San Joaquin County is a county of 563,598 people in California. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median age is 31.9, younger than the US median of 35.2. The population is up 17% since 1990. 17.7% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 60% of homes are owner-occupied.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)21.4%(5,409)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)21.6%(5,474)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era36.4%(9,211)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.2%(1,053)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II2.1%(527)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 25,319 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in San Joaquin County, California?
San Joaquin County, California has about 563,598 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in San Joaquin County, California?
The typical household in San Joaquin County, California earns about $41,282 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 $139,800, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.
How educated are people in San Joaquin County, California?
About 14.5% 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 17.7% of people in San Joaquin County, California live below the federal poverty line.
Has San Joaquin County, California grown since 1990?
Yes, San Joaquin County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82,970 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.
