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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

San Juan County

Washington · 10,035 residents · 173.914 sq mi
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San Juan County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,278. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 4,042 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $169,800. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,035
−29%vs 2000
vs 14,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
58 / sq mi
−29%vs 2000
vs 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 47.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,278
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,491 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,013
−31%vs 2000
vs $30,603 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$169,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $286,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$475
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $607 in 2000
US average: $450
71.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
28.1% rent
5.4
−18%vs 2000
vs 6.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(13,187)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(338)
Asian0.9%(125)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(1,243)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(9,805)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1%(98)
Asian0.9%(91)
Other1.2%(119)
Diversity Score7.9%(795)
8
−10%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.5%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.3%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+111%vs 2000
vs 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in San Juan County, Washington?

San Juan County, Washington has about 10,035 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Juan County, Washington earns about $31,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Juan County, Washington expensive?

In San Juan County, Washington, the median home is worth about $169,800, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan County, Washington?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in San Juan County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.4% of people in San Juan County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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