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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

San Juan County

Colorado · 745 residents · 387.516 sq mi
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San Juan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,167. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value is $48,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
+34%vs 2000
vs 558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+34%vs 2000
vs 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.6
−23%vs 2000
vs 43.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5185956737508271990201020202024San Juan County
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,167
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,764 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,029
−37%vs 2000
vs $17,584 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.9%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $131,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $561 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.7% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−57%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(41)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(98)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(739)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score26%(194)
Diversity Score
26
+48%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−19.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.7%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 17.6 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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Home value$739,800+1438%
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Income$56,250+115%
Home value$430,500+795%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan County, Colorado?

San Juan County, Colorado has about 745 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Juan County, Colorado earns about $26,167 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 $48,100, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan County, Colorado?

About 24.0% 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 12.9% of people in San Juan County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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