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San Joaquin County

California · 480,628 residents · 1,392.238 sq mi
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San Joaquin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,635. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $120,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
480,628
−15%vs 2000
vs 563,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
345 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
449K544K639K734K829K1990201020202024San Joaquin County
2024797K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,635
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,282 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,705
−27%vs 2000
vs $17,365 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $139,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $617 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.4% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+16%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(267,002)
Black6.4%(36,139)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(172,073)
Asian11%(62,126)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.1%(445,704)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(353,344)
Black5.6%(26,885)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(108,987)
Asian12.4%(59,789)
Other8.4%(40,610)
Diversity Score73.7%(354,218)
Diversity Score
74
−7%vs 2000
vs 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare San Joaquin County to nearby counties

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY VS
Stanislaus County
Income$81,468+166%
Home value$450,100+274%
Population557,719−32%
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY VS
Sacramento County
Income$92,175+201%
Home value$534,200+343%
Population1,618,460+96%
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY VS
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Income$127,229+315%
Home value$866,800+619%
Population1,170,070+42%
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY VS
Alameda County
Income$129,367+322%
Home value$1,090,100+805%
Population1,636,630+99%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Joaquin County, California?

San Joaquin County, California has about 480,628 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Joaquin County, California?

The typical household in San Joaquin County, California earns about $30,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Joaquin County, California expensive?

In San Joaquin County, California, the median home is worth about $120,500, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in San Joaquin County, California?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in San Joaquin County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Joaquin County, California?

About 15.7% of people in San Joaquin County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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