San Joaquin County, California

CA · FIPS 06077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 797,334 #81 / 3,222
98th
Median Household Income $92,179 +22.7% #264 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 35.4 years -9.0% #2,929 / 3,222
9th
Median Home Value $530,700 +88.3% #115 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,734 +49.1% #124 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 12.4% -1.5% #1,381 / 3,222
57th

Demographics

San Joaquin County has a population of 797,334, making it the #81 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.4 years, which is 9.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

74.8%
Native Born
25.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in San Joaquin County is $92,179, ranking #264 out of 3,222 counties — 22.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.

Median Household Income
$92,179 +22.7% vs nat'l
Rank #264 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,266 −9.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,219 of 3,222
62th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.4% −1.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,381 of 3,222
57th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.6% +42.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,897 of 3,222
10th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.7% −32.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,538 of 3,222
52th percentile
Mean Commute Time
36.4 min +31.7% vs nat'l
Rank #194 of 3,222
94th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in San Joaquin County is $530,700 (+88.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,734/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.0%.

Median Home Value
$530,700 +88.3% vs nat'l
Rank #115 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,734 +49.1% vs nat'l
Rank #124 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
62.0% −3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,906 of 3,222
10th percentile
62.0% Homeownership

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Health

93.7% of residents in San Joaquin County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.

93.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.7% +2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,142 of 3,222
65th percentile

About San Joaquin County, California

San Joaquin County, California has a total population of 797,334, making it the 81st most populous county in the United States. The median age in San Joaquin County is 35.4 years, which is 9.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in San Joaquin County is $92,179, which ranks #264 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.

The median home value in San Joaquin County is $530,700, 88.3% above the national median. Renters in San Joaquin County pay a median gross rent of $1,734 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In San Joaquin County, 22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.4 min.

San Joaquin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (26.8%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (18.2%).

All data for San Joaquin County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.