San Juan County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

San Juan County is located in Colorado with a total population of 724. It is the 64th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Juan County is 37.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.7 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Juan County is $77,824. This is 18% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 125% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.4%. This is 103% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $432,500. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 52.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Juan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.2%.

Education

52.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 19.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for San Juan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado 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.