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San Juan Bautista

California · 2,089 residents · 0.785 sq mi
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San Juan Bautista is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $605,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,089
+35%since 2000
from 1,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,661 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 1,973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024San Juan Bautista
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,355 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,258
+62%since 2000
from $19,882 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$605,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,628
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
7.8
+28%since 2000
from 6.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(693)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino47.3%(733)
Asian2.3%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score67%(1,038)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(735)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino55.1%(1,151)
Asian3.5%(74)
Other6.8%(142)
Diversity Score72.3%(1,510)
Diversity Score
72
+8%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+88%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan Bautista, California?

San Juan Bautista, California has about 2,089 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Juan Bautista, California?

The typical household in San Juan Bautista, California earns about $77,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Juan Bautista, California expensive?

In San Juan Bautista, California, the median home is worth about $605,600, and the typical rent is about $1,628 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan Bautista, California?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in San Juan Bautista, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Juan Bautista, California?

About 7.3% of people in San Juan Bautista, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Juan Bautista, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Juan Bautista, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 518 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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