San Juan County, WA Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | San Juan County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,274 | 7,740,889 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 29.5 | 108.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.89% | 1.20% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 57.2 | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,934 | 3,012,519 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Juan County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | San Juan County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,049 | $95,177 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.42% | 6.00% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | San Juan County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $468,420 | $471,160 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,413 | $1,681 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.8% | 63.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | San Juan County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 12.7 | 22.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
San Juan County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | San Juan County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.3% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.02 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
San Juan County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | San Juan County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.5% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.4% | 16.4% | 19.0% |