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San Juan County

Washington · 15,769 residents · 173.914 sq mi
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San Juan County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,726. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $495,600. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,769
+12%since 2000
from 14,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.7
+11%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K14K17K19K1990201020202024San Juan County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,726
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,491 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,487
+16%since 2000
from $30,603 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$495,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.8
+48%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(14,228)
Black0.3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(857)
Asian1.1%(179)
Other2%(317)
Diversity Score21%(3,308)
Diversity Score
21
+138%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan County, Washington?

San Juan County, Washington has about 15,769 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Juan County, Washington earns about $50,726 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 $495,600, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan County, Washington?

About 44.9% 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 10.1% 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 5,734 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9605.02Census Tract 9601.03Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9901
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