San Juan County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

San Juan County is located in Colorado with a total population of 690. It is the 64th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Juan County is 42.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. Only 11.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Juan County is $73,889. This is 20% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 79% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $406,900. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Juan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.2%.

Education

47.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 100.0%. Notably, 17.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.