San Juan County, NM

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    2024 Population
    120,942
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.3
    0.789% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    23.1%
    0.505% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,872
    5.38% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    46,660
    0.969% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in San Juan County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.2% of the residents in San Juan County, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in San Juan County, NM are San Juan College (1,941 degrees awarded in 2024).

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    Population & Diversity

    San Juan County, NM is home to a population of 121k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.05% of San Juan County, NM residents were born outside of the country (3.69k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.06 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.4k people) in San Juan County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 10.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of San Juan County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in San Juan County, NM was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Juan County, NM
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      46.4k ± 684
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      43.8k ± 297
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      10.2k ± 1.09k
    19.8%
    Hispanic Population
    24k people

    In 2024, there were 1.06 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.4k people) in San Juan County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 10.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    19.8% of the people in San Juan County, NM are hispanic (24k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in San Juan County, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.05%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.69k people
    3.04%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.68k people

    As of 2024, 3.05% of San Juan County, NM residents (3.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Juan County, NM was 3.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,614 ± 260
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,324 ± 271
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,070 ± 195

    San Juan County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in San Juan County, NM.

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    Health

    87.1% of the population of San Juan County, NM has health coverage, with 28.6% on employee plans, 35.7% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 9.37% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in San Juan County, NM see 1,891 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,891 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 933 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 355 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,891 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in San Juan County, NM

    Primary care physicians in San Juan County, NM see an average of 1,891 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,891 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in San Juan County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.9%
    Uninsured
    28.6%
    Employer Coverage
    35.7%
    Medicaid
    11.9%
    Medicare
    9.37%
    Non-Group
    1.46%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Juan County, NM grew by 3.35% from 12.5% to 12.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Juan County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.27 in San Juan County, NM.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.1% in San Juan County, NM.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.8% in San Juan County, NM.

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    Economy

    The economy of San Juan County, NM employs 46.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in San Juan County, NM were Health Care & Social Assistance (7,481 people), Retail Trade (5,705 people), and Educational Services (5,127 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,394), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,199), and Public Administration ($58,393).

    Employment

    Occupations

    46.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,763
    0.969%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.25%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Juan County, NM grew at a rate of 0.969%, from 46.2k employees to 46.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Juan County, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,138 people), Management Occupations (4,367 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,061 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Juan County, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    46.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,763
    0.969%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.25%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Juan County, NM grew at a rate of 0.969%, from 46.2k employees to 46.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Juan County, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,481 people), Retail Trade (5,705 people), and Educational Services (5,127 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Juan County, NM, though some of these residents may live in San Juan County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,330
    Median earning men ± $2,017
    $32,401
    Median earning women ± $1,655

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,742), Public Administration ($68,846), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,335).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,375), Public Administration ($48,362), and Construction ($44,732).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 148
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 143
      Retail Trade
    3. 140
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $433k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $278k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
    3. $206k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for San Juan County, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    The largest universities in San Juan County, NM by number of degrees awarded are San Juan College (1,941 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in San Juan County, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (418 and 21.5%), Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (220 and 11.3%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (128 and 6.59%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 6,452 students enrolled in San Juan County, NM, 33% men and 67% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,289 records, of which 70% were women and 30% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      353 degrees awarded
    2. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
      182 degrees awarded
    3. Instrumentation Technology
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in San Juan County, NM was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 353 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in San Juan County, NM according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    San Juan College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,941 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was San Juan College with 1,941 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    In 2025, 19.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in San Juan County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.324%.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    71.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.2% of the housing units in San Juan County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Juan County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,872
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,667
    41.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,659

    In 2024, the median household income of the 41.7k households in San Juan County, NM grew to $55,872 from the previous year's value of $53,020.

    The following chart displays the households in San Juan County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for San Juan County, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.4%)
    2. Carpooled (6.95%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.29%)

    In 2024, 83.4% of workers in San Juan County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.95%) and those who worked at home (6.29%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in San Juan County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Juan County, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 19.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in San Juan County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.324%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    23.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Juan County, NM (27.6k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Juan County, NM is Native American, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 26.3% of the children was living in poverty in San Juan County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 744 in San Juan County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 74.1% per 100,000 population.

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