San Joaquin County, California Demographics 2026
San Joaquin County, California has a population of 797,334, the 14th most populous county in California. The median household income is $92,179 and the median home value is $530,700. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
San Joaquin County Quick Facts
How San Joaquin County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 787,416 | 797,334 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $88,531 | $92,179 | +4.1% |
| Median home value | $494,500 | $530,700 | +7.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in San Joaquin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | 322,326 | $79,907 | 15.5% | $440,900 |
| Tracy | 96,966 | $121,119 | 7.8% | $699,000 |
| Manteca | 89,043 | $97,055 | 9.5% | $589,900 |
| Lodi | 67,607 | $88,530 | 12.4% | $492,500 |
| Lathrop | 35,052 | $126,421 | 7.1% | $643,600 |
| Mountain House | 25,513 | $177,163 | 5.1% | $946,900 |
| Ripon | 16,201 | $133,380 | 5.4% | $704,800 |
| Garden Acres | 10,667 | $66,474 | 18.9% | $336,000 |
| Country Club | 10,161 | $81,464 | 15.4% | $382,500 |
| August | 8,825 | $53,173 | 26.9% | $296,100 |
| Escalon | 7,451 | $81,467 | 8.8% | $471,200 |
| Lincoln Village | 4,241 | $96,230 | 12.5% | $461,900 |
| Woodbridge | 4,144 | $93,854 | 9.0% | $559,800 |
| Lockeford | 3,838 | $100,294 | 6.1% | $515,600 |
| Morada | 3,383 | $96,896 | 2.0% | $637,000 |
| French Camp | 3,264 | $90,893 | 23.2% | $386,600 |
| Dogtown | 3,094 | $127,750 | 5.3% | $670,600 |
| Kennedy | 2,576 | $70,213 | 12.0% | $355,000 |
| Collierville | 2,546 | $115,704 | 5.6% | $712,200 |
| Linden | 2,389 | $125,532 | 2.8% | $600,100 |
| Taft Mosswood | 1,343 | $59,297 | 18.4% | $369,200 |
| Waterloo | 894 | $221,850 | 5.5% | $847,800 |
| Thornton | 817 | $73,333 | 20.9% | $435,400 |
| Peters | 568 | N/A | 6.3% | $701,100 |
| Victor | 460 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Terminous | 365 | $75,724 | 1.4% | $310,200 |
| Acampo | 234 | N/A | 31.2% | N/A |
| Farmington | 49 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
San Joaquin County is located in California with a total population of 797,334. It is the 14th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 28 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in San Joaquin County is 35.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in San Joaquin County is $92,179. This is 7% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $530,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
San Joaquin County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.8%.
Education
22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for San Joaquin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of San Joaquin County, California?
San Joaquin County has a population of 797,334, making it the 14th most populous county in California.
What is the median income in San Joaquin County?
The median household income in San Joaquin County is $92,179 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.
How many cities are in San Joaquin County, California?
San Joaquin County contains 28 Census-designated places.