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San Juan County

Colorado · 813 residents (2025 est.) · 387.516 sq mi
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San Juan County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,824. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $432,500. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
724
+30%since 2000
from 558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−14%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:813 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5185956737508271990201020202024San Juan County
2024724
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(37)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.6%(19)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.8%(20)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.3%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3422.8%(165)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4422.9%(166)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.2%(38)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(86)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.6%(106)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.6%(19)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,824
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,764 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,597
+148%since 2000
from $17,584 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+40%since 2010
from 0.313 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$432,500
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
45.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
−15%since 2009
from 6.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in San Juan County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(41)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(132)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(40)
Diversity Score
48
+56%since 2009
from 31 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.7%(99)
Ancestry
Irish10.6%(77)
English10.1%(73)
German6.8%(49)
Scottish4.8%(35)
American3.7%(27)
Italian3.5%(25)
Dutch2.1%(15)
Finnish0.8%(6)
Polish0.6%(4)
Russian0.6%(4)
Swedish0.6%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.4%(3)
French0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−16%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.4%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
Female
43.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−67.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(106)
Married56.4%(207)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced14.7%(54)
Women 15+
Never married26.3%(74)
Married65.1%(183)
Widowed2.8%(8)
Divorced5.7%(16)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan County, Colorado?

San Juan County, Colorado has about 724 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Juan County, Colorado?

The typical household in San Juan County, Colorado earns about $77,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Juan County, Colorado expensive?

In San Juan County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $432,500, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan County, Colorado?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in San Juan County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Juan County, Colorado?

About 21.3% of people in San Juan County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Juan County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, San Juan County, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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