San Juan County, Utah Demographics 2026

Name: San Juan County, Utah Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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San Juan County, Utah has a population of 14,483, the 17th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $64,481 and the median home value is $224,200. The poverty rate is 18.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

San Juan County Quick Facts

Population 14,483

Median Household Income $64,481

Median Home Value $224,200

Poverty Rate 18.1%

Unemployment Rate 12.5%

Median Age 35.0 years

Homeownership Rate 80.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.5%

High School Graduation 88.0%

Cities/Places 13

Population 14,483 17th of 29

Median Income $64,481 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.1%

Unemployment 12.5%

How San Juan 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	14,466	14,483	+0.1%
Median household income	$54,890	$64,481	+17.5%
Median home value	$189,900	$224,200	+18.1%

Median Household Income

San Juan

$64,481

$95,166

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

San Juan

$224,200

$489,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 29.2%

$100K+ 29.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.7%

$10K-$15K

7.4%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

2.3%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

6.9%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

11.1%

$100K-$125K

12.1%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

6.2%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

12.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

55.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.9%

Renter 19.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $867/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.4%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

21.9%

55-74

21.1%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in San Juan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Blanding	3,275	$71,797	16.8%	$305,800
Monticello	2,200	$72,969	4.5%	$301,400
Spanish Valley	756	N/A	0.5%	$775,700
Oljato-Monument Valley	676	$30,227	35.8%	$44,100
Navajo Mountain	610	N/A	69.7%	$9,999
La Sal	373	N/A	0.0%	$86,600
Aneth	257	$62,917	17.9%	$61,700
Halchita	254	N/A	25.6%	$73,400
Montezuma Creek	239	N/A	43.2%	$38,200
Bluff	233	$56,042	0.0%	$402,000
White Mesa	124	N/A	16.9%	$335,700
Tselakai Dezza	104	$34,000	50.0%	$57,700
Mexican Hat	20	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

San Juan County is located in Utah with a total population of 14,483. It is the 17th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Juan County is 35.0 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, San Juan County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Juan County is $64,481. This is 32% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 113% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 12.5%. This is 251% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $224,200. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

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 5.8%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 15.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.

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 Utah 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 Juan County, Utah?

San Juan County has a population of 14,483, making it the 17th most populous county in Utah.

What is the median income in San Juan County?

The median household income in San Juan County is $64,481 with a poverty rate of 18.1%.

How many cities are in San Juan County, Utah?

San Juan County contains 13 Census-designated places.