San Juan County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

San Juan County is located in Utah with a total population of 14,466. It is the 17th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Juan County is 34.6 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 31.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Juan County is $54,890. This is 40% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 115% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 12.2%. This is 256% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $189,900. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

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 5.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 36.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.