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San Juan County

Washington · 17,788 residents · 173.914 sq mi
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San Juan County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,753. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $535,200. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,788
+26%since 2000
from 14,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.1
+18%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K14K17K19K1990201020202024San Juan County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,753
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,491 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,148
+61%since 2000
from $30,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$535,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
8.3
+26%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(15,024)
Black0.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,298)
Asian1.3%(224)
Other3%(541)
Diversity Score28%(4,988)
Segregation Score12.6%(2,249)
Diversity Score
28
+218%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan County, Washington?

San Juan County, Washington has about 17,788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Juan County, Washington earns about $64,753 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 $535,200, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan County, Washington?

About 51.7% 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 10.2% 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 7,753 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
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
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 98250ZIP 98245ZIP 98261ZIP 98279ZIP 98280ZIP 98243ZIP 98286ZIP 98222ZIP 98297
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