COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

San Juan County

Washington · 14,077 residents · 173.914 sq mi

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San Juan County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,491. Population has grown 40% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $286,400. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 47.4

US median: 35.2

More educated

40% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 28%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

14,077

+40%since 1990

from 10,035 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

81 / sq mi

+40%since 1990

from 58 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

47.4

+9%since 1990

from 43.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202418K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$43,491

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $31,278 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$30,603

+46%since 1990

from $21,013 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.2%

+1.9 ptssince 1990

from 7.4% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$286,400

+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $169,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$607

−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $475 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

73.5%

+1.6 ptssince 1990

from 71.9% in 1990

26.5% rent

Afford Score

6.6

+21%since 1990

from 5.4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.7%(9,805)

Black0.2%(20)

Hispanic / Latino1%(98)

Asian0.9%(91)

Diversity Score7.9%(795)

2000

White, non-Hispanic93.7%(13,187)

Black0.2%(34)

Hispanic / Latino2.4%(338)

Asian0.9%(125)

Diversity Score8.8%(1,243)

Diversity Score

+11%since 1990

from 8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

40.2%

+6.7 ptssince 1990

from 33.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

94.4%

+3.2 ptssince 1990

from 91.2% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

15.2%

+3.9 ptssince 1990

from 11.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

11.3 min

−53%since 1990

from 23.9 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan County, Washington?

San Juan County, Washington has about 14,077 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Juan County, Washington earns about $43,491 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 $286,400, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan County, Washington?

About 40.2% 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 9.2% of people in San Juan County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Juan County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, San Juan County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,042 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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