San Juan County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

San Juan County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 121,178. It is the 5th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Juan County is 38.0 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Juan County is $53,020. This is 15% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.2%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. 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 7.8%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $185,100. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

San Juan County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.7%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (19.7%) is well below the state average of 48.1%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.