San Juan County Summary

Life in San Juan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in San Juan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in San Juan County:

  • The population in San Juan County is 121,798.

  • The median home value in San Juan County is $226,331.

  • The median income in San Juan County is $50,734.

  • The median rent in San Juan County is $894.

  • The unemployment rate in San Juan County is 8.9%.

  • The poverty rate in San Juan County is 24.5%.

  • The average high in San Juan County is 73.6° and there are 21.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in San Juan County

List Of Cities & Towns in San Juan County

Farmington, NM Population 46,457

Shiprock, NM Population 8,275

Bloomfield, NM Population 7,430

Aztec, NM Population 6,214

Lee Acres, NM Population 4,858

West Hammond, NM Population 2,410

Flora Vista, NM Population 2,346

La Plata, NM Population 2,063

Upper Fruitland, NM Population 1,533

Waterflow, NM Population 1,325

Spencerville, NM Population 1,174

Cedar Hill, NM Population 931

North Light Plant, NM Population 716

Napi Headquarters, NM Population 628

Nenahnezad, NM Population 438

Newcomb, NM Population 435

Blanco, NM Population 427

Ojo Amarillo, NM Population 413

Sheep Springs, NM Population 362

Naschitti, NM Population 343

Navajo Dam, NM Population 330

Nageezi, NM Population 319

Crystal, NM Population 285

Sanostee, NM Population 276

Beclabito, NM Population 238

Lake Valley, NM Population 98

Young Place, NM Population 0

Kirtland, NM Population 0

Map Of San Juan County

San Juan County, NM Weather

  • The average high in San Juan County is 73.6°.

  • There are 77.49 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 21.4 inches of rain each year with 6.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:53 hours of sun each day in San Juan County.

StatSan Juan County
Mean High73.6
Nice Days77.49
Rainfall21.4
Snowfall6.3
Sunny_hours7:53
73.6°
Average High
21.4
Inches of Rain

San Juan County Photos

Aztec Public Library New Mexico
Source: Public Domain
San Juan County New Mexico Administration Building
Source: Public Domain
Dergw  At Aztec Nm June  Xrp   Flickr   Drewj
Source: Wikipedia User Drew Jacksich from San Jo | CC BY-SA 2.0
Aztec Ruins Buildings In
Source: Wikipedia User Ealdgyth | GFDL
Bloomfield Public Library New Mexico
Source: Public Domain
Farmington New Mexico Civic Center
Source: Public Domain

San Juan County Demographics

Population over time in San Juan County

The current population in San Juan County is 121,798. The population has decreased -2.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 122,912 -2.1%
2021 125,608 -0.7%
2020 126,515 -

Gender in San Juan County

  • San Juan County is 50.4% female with 61,363 female residents.

  • San Juan County is 49.6% male with 60,434 male residents.

Female
50.4% (61,363)
Male
49.6% (60,434)
Gender San Juan County NM USA
Female 50.4% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in San Juan County

San Juan County is:

  • 36.2% White with 44,055 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 700 African American residents.

  • 37.8% American Indian with 46,068 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 836 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 28 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 288 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 3,450 Two Or More residents.

  • 21.7% Hispanic with 26,373 Hispanic residents.

White
36.2% (44,055)
African American
0.6% (700)
American Indian
37.8% (46,068)
Asian
0.7% (836)
Hawaiian
0.0% (28)
Other
0.2% (288)
Two Or More
2.8% (3,450)
Hispanic
21.7% (26,373)

Table: San Juan County By Race

Race San Juan County NM USA
White 36.2% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 37.8% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 21.7% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For San Juan County, New Mexico

  • 7.8% of households in San Juan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.3% of households in San Juan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.4% of households in San Juan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.0% of households in San Juan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.8% of households in San Juan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.4% of households in San Juan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in San Juan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.7% of households in San Juan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.9% of households in San Juan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in San Juan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.8% (9,518)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.3% (7,664)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (12,648)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (12,215)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.8% (18,066)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (21,226)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (14,052)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.7% (14,209)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (7,195)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (4,999)
Income San Juan County NM USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.3% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.8% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.7% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 6.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in San Juan County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in San Juan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in San Juan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in San Juan County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in San Juan County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in San Juan County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in San Juan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in San Juan County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in San Juan County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in San Juan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (4,871)
9-12th Grade
11% (13,397)
High School / GED
28% (35,321)
Some College
28% (34,103)
Associate's Degree
12% (14,615)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (10,961)
Master's Degree
5% (6,089)
Professional Degree
1% (1,217)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,217)
Education San Juan County NM USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 8% 6%
High School / GED 28% 26% 26%
Some College 28% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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