San Juan County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 120,942 | — | #533 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,872 | -25.7% | #2,413 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 years | -1.5% | #2,527 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $193,800 | -31.3% | #1,472 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $956 | -17.8% | #1,160 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | +83.2% | #2,908 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
San Juan County has a population of 120,942, making it the #533 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in San Juan County is $55,872, ranking #2,413 out of 3,222 counties — 25.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.1% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in San Juan County is $193,800 (-31.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $956/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.2%.
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87.1% of residents in San Juan County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.
About San Juan County, New Mexico
San Juan County, New Mexico has a total population of 120,942, making it the 533rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in San Juan County is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in San Juan County is $55,872, which ranks #2,413 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in San Juan County is $193,800, 31.3% below the national median. Renters in San Juan County pay a median gross rent of $956 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In San Juan County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
San Juan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 38.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.8%).
All data for San Juan County, New Mexico 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.