San Juan County is the 4th most populous county in New Mexico and has a population density of 18.8(19.1) per square mile. By 2010, the population is expected to reach 125,614 people, and by 2020, the population is expected to grow to 145,072.

Population Totals

Year Population Total Percent Change (from previous)
2004 124,166 9.1
2003 122,272 2.05
2002 119,815 3.18
2001 116,121 2.04
2000 113,801 19.5
1990 91,605 12.5
1980 81,433 35.5
1970 52,517 ---
1960 53,306 ---

*Source: US Census, http://www.census.gov/
**Note: The percent change from 1990 to 2000 is reported elsewhere as 24.2.
However, our calculations indicate that report is in error.

Source: Data provided by US Census Bureau, http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nm190090.txt.

Population by Gender
 
Year Total Male Female
2000 113801 56405 57396
1996/1997* 103520 --- ---
1990 91605 45008 46597
Year 18 and Older Males 18 and Older Females 18 and Older
2000 76668 37297 39371
1996/1997* --- --- ---
1990 58265 --- ---



Population by Gender (18 Years and Older)


Population by Gender (65 Years and Older)

Year Males 65 and Older Females 65 and Older
2000 4583 5743
1996/1997* --- ---
1990 --- ---

Source: Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, http://www.census.gov/.

Housing Units

Year Housing Units Estimate
2003 44,462
2002 44,176
2001 43,920
April 1, 2000 43,363
July 1, 2000 43,221

Source: http://www.unm.edu/~bber/demo/cohuest.htm

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San Juan County Partnership. 3535 E. 30th Street . Farmington, NM 87402
505-566-5867 . 566-5870 FAX
e-mail sjcp@sjcpartnership.org .www.sjcpartnership.org