2023 ACS Census Data · Population 121,178
San Juan County is a mid-sized county in New Mexico with a population of 121,178. The median household income is $53,020, 18% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.2%, median home value is $185,100, and 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 31% below the national average.
Population
121,178
2023 estimate
Rank #530 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$53,020
Household
Rank #2491 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$185,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #1417 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #2487 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
30.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
4% below New Mexico avg·18% below national avg
Poverty Rate
16% below New Mexico avg·55% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% above New Mexico avg·8% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,583
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
23.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
2% above New Mexico avg·12% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% above New Mexico avg·1% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below New Mexico avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% below New Mexico avg·18% below national avg
Housing Units
48,085
Households
41,053
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,480
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
69.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
30% below New Mexico avg·31% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below New Mexico avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.7%
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