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San Juan

Texas · 35,294 residents · 11.943 sq mi
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San Juan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,263. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,900. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,294
+35%since 2000
from 26,229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,955 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 2,196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.1
+26%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K16K24K32K39K1990201020202024San Juan
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,263
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,706 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,566
+96%since 2000
from $7,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(1,166)
Black0.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino95.1%(24,950)
Asian0%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(2,893)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(998)
Black0.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino96.4%(34,007)
Asian0.2%(67)
Other0%(7)
Diversity Score7.8%(2,737)
Diversity Score
8
−30%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+93%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2013
from 56.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan, Texas?

San Juan, Texas has about 35,294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Juan, Texas?

The typical household in San Juan, Texas earns about $45,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Juan, Texas expensive?

In San Juan, Texas, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan, Texas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in San Juan, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Juan, Texas?

About 26.3% of people in San Juan, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Juan, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Juan, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,479 residents, a change of about 226 percent over that period.

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