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San Joaquin County

California · 779,233 residents · 1,392.238 sq mi
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San Joaquin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,628. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 19% 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 $367,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
779,233
+38%since 2000
from 563,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+11%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
449K544K639K734K829K1990201020202024San Joaquin County
2024797K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,628
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,282 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,928
+67%since 2000
from $17,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,286
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+58%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(215,530)
Black7.3%(56,898)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(325,725)
Asian17.3%(134,684)
Other5.3%(41,299)
Diversity Score88.4%(688,579)
Segregation Score35%(273,038)
Diversity Score
88
+12%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Joaquin County, California?

San Joaquin County, California has about 779,233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Joaquin County, California earns about $68,628 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 $367,900, and the typical rent is about $1,286 a month.

How educated are people in San Joaquin County, California?

About 19.2% 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 13.7% 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 298,605 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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