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San Joaquin County, California
San Joaquin County, California. San Joaquin County had 823,815 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. It holds 28 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 21 census-designated) and 174 census tracts. GEOID 06077.
San Joaquin County is the county of the Stockton-Lodi, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
823,815
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 779,233 · ACS 2020-2024: 797,334
Median household income
$92,179
±$1,619 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$530,700
±$6,613 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,734
±$23 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in San Joaquin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 779,233 residents in San Joaquin County. The Census Bureau estimates 823,815 for July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 797,334 over 1,392 square miles of land.
| Measure | San Joaquin County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 797,334 | 39,287,377 | +54,731 |
| Households | 245,250±1,175 | 13,548,091 | +16,683 |
| Average household size | 3.19±0.01 | 2.84 | +0.02 |
| Housing units | 260,151±238 | 14,644,735 | +16,891 |
San Joaquin County's population since 2000
From 563,598 in 2000 to 823,815 in 2025: up 46.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County holds 28 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 21 census-designated places. The largest is Stockton with 324,597 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Stockton | 320,804 | $79,907 |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy | 93,000 | $121,119 |
| Manteca | 83,498 | $97,055 |
| Lodi | 66,348 | $88,530 |
| Lathrop | 28,701 | $126,421 |
| Mountain House | 24,499 | $177,163 |
| Ripon | 16,013 | $133,380 |
| Garden Acres | 11,398 | $66,474 |
| Country Club | 10,777 | $81,464 |
| August | 8,628 | $53,173 |
| Escalon | 7,472 | $81,467 |
| Lincoln Village | 4,401 | $96,230 |
| Morada | 4,054 | $96,896 |
| Woodbridge | 4,031 | $93,854 |
| French Camp | 3,770 | $90,893 |
| Lockeford | 3,333 | $100,294 |
| Kennedy | 3,223 | $70,213 |
| Dogtown | 2,516 | $127,750 |
| Collierville | 2,094 | $115,704 |
| Linden | 1,863 | $125,532 |
| Taft Mosswood | 1,636 | $59,297 |
| Thornton | 1,004 | $73,333 |
| PetersGEOID 0656798 | 708 | not published |
| WaterlooGEOID 0683626 | 534 | $221,850 |
| TerminousGEOID 0678232 | 429 | $75,724 |
| AcampoGEOID 0600156 | 334 | not published |
| VictorGEOID 0682562 | 313 | not published |
| FarmingtonGEOID 0623630 | 220 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in San Joaquin County?
The median resident of San Joaquin County is 35.4 years old; 26.2% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 42.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.8%. 25.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | San Joaquin County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4±0.1 | 37.9 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.2% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 42.5% | 40.2% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.8%±0.1 pts | 33.8% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.6%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 18.2%±0.2 pts | 15.3% | +3.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 25.2%±0.5 pts | 27.0% | +1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 43.0%±0.6 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3%±0.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±0.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±0.4 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.9%±0.5 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7%±0.6 pts | 37.1% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±0.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in San Joaquin County earn?
Half of San Joaquin County's 245,250 households earn less than $92,179 a year (±$1,619), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $79,296 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,883 after inflation. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Joaquin County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,179±$1,619 | $99,122 | +$12,883 |
| Mean household income | $117,604±$1,803 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,266±$579 | $49,513 | +$3,396 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4%±0.7 pts | 12.0% | −2.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4%±1.2 pts | 15.0% | −3.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6%±0.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5%±0.5 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in San Joaquin County?
Owners occupy 62.0% of San Joaquin County's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $530,700 by its owner (±$6,613). The median renter pays $1,734 a month including utilities, and 43.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Joaquin County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $530,700±$6,613 | $734,700 | +$109,680 |
| Median gross rent | $1,734±$23 | $2,036 | +$247 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.8%±1.5 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,494±$34 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0%±0.7 pts | 55.9% | +5.4 pts |
| Housing units | 260,151±238 | 14,644,735 | +16,891 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.6%±0.6 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.1%±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8%±0.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is San Joaquin County building?
Builders took permits for 2,522 new housing units across San Joaquin County in 2025 (2,520 single-family), 3.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in San Joaquin County get to work?
73.7% of San Joaquin County's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | San Joaquin County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0%±0.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6%±0.4 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7%±0.8 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3%±0.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6%±0.5 pts | 17.2% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.1 min±0.6 | 28.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are San Joaquin County's census tracts?
San Joaquin County is divided into 174 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $22,813 (Tract 1.02) to $197,556 (Tract 31.19).
All 174 census tracts of San Joaquin County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does San Joaquin County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 14th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 58 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 58 |
| Median home value | 27th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 58 |
| Median age | 46th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for San Joaquin County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.