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San Juan County

Colorado · 699 residents · 387.516 sq mi
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San Juan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,783. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,000. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
699
+25%since 2000
from 558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5185956737508271990201020202024San Juan County
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,783
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,764 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,232
+78%since 2000
from $17,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
49.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(595)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12%(84)
Asian1%(7)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score30.4%(212)
Diversity Score
30
+72%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−18%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
37.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
Female
35.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−60.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan County, Colorado?

San Juan County, Colorado has about 699 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Juan County, Colorado earns about $43,783 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 $252,000, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan County, Colorado?

About 30.8% 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 12.2% 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 46 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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