County · Colorado
San Juan County, Colorado
San Juan County, Colorado. San Juan County had 813 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 15.5% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 1 census tract. GEOID 08111.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
813
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 705 · ACS 2020-2024: 724 ±107
Median household income
$77,824
±$31,042 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$432,500
±$140,586 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$992
±$479 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in San Juan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 705 residents in San Juan County. The Census Bureau estimates 813 for July 1, 2025, up 15.5% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 724 over 388 square miles of land.
| Measure | San Juan County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 724±107 | 5,862,189 | no clear change |
| Households | 399±69 | 2,374,218 | +110 |
| Average household size | 1.81±0.23 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 738±67 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
San Juan County's population since 2000
From 558 in 2000 to 813 in 2025: up 45.7%. 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 Juan County?
San Juan County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Silverton with 721 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Silverton | 622 | $77,546 |
|---|
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 Juan County?
The median resident of San Juan County is 37.5 years old; 12.8% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.2%.
| Measure | San Juan County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5±6.9 | 37.7 | −13.7 |
| Under 18 years | 12.8%±6.8 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±7.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.2%±11.8 pts | 22.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.2%±11.7 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±5.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±5.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±5.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±3.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±5.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0%±14.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.3%±13.7 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0%±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 1.8%±2.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1%±6.3 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 100.0%±7.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.1%±10.2 pts | 45.7% | +16.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.4%±7.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±2.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 Juan County earn?
Half of San Juan County's 399 households earn less than $77,824 a year (±$31,042), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $67,227 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Juan County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,824±$31,042 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,310±$17,190 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,597±$10,866 | $52,636 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.3%±13.2 pts | 9.4% | +16.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.8%±28.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5%±6.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7%±9.9 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 Juan County?
Owners occupy 52.9% of San Juan County's occupied homes and renters 47.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $432,500 by its owner (±$140,586). The median renter pays $992 a month including utilities, and 40.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Juan County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $432,500±$140,586 | $539,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $992±$479 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.4%±24.8 pts | 42.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,192±$356 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.9%±13.3 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 738±67 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.4%±5.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±4.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.5%±8.1 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.5%±6.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.0%±4.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.9%±10.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 Juan County building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across San Juan County in 2025 (13 single-family), 25.8 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 Juan County get to work?
51.8% of San Juan County's workers drive alone and 31.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.8 minutes.
| Measure | San Juan County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.6%±9.2 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4%±9.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 51.8%±13.0 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±7.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±9.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±2.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 31.4%±11.6 pts | 21.0% | +21.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.8 min±6.5 | 25.2 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 Juan County's census tracts?
San Juan County is a single census tract.
| Tract 972608111972600 | 724±107 | $77,824 |
|---|
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 Juan County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 64th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 64 |
| Median household income | 29th of 64 |
| Median home value | 30th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 64 |
| Median age | 54th of 64 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for San Juan 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.