San Juan County, New Mexico

San Juan County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 130,044,[1] making it the fifth-most populous county in New Mexico. Its county seat is Aztec.[2] The county was created in 1887.[3]

San Juan County
U.S. county
San Juan County Administration Building in Aztec
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°31′N 108°19′W
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 24, 1887
Named forSan Juan River
SeatAztec
Largest cityFarmington
Area
 • Total5,538 sq mi (14,340 km2)
 • Land5,513 sq mi (14,280 km2)
 • Water25 sq mi (60 km2)  0.5%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
123,958
 • Density24/sq mi (9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.sjcounty.net
San Juan County includes the New Mexico section of the Four Corners Monument.
Shiprock

San Juan County is part of the Farmington, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is in the state's northwest corner and includes the New Mexico portion of the Four Corners.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,538 square miles (14,340 km2), of which 5,513 square miles (14,280 km2) is land and 25 square miles (65 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4] Indian reservations (and off-reservation trust lands) comprise 63.4 percent of the county's land area: The Navajo Nation takes up 60.45% and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Reservation another 2.93%.

The physical features include three rivers: the San Juan, Animas, and La Plata rivers; also, the Chuska Mountains and Shiprock Pinnacle to the west, volcanic structures, buttes, mesas, badlands, and fertile river valleys.

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Major highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19108,504—
19208,333−2.0%
193014,70176.4%
194017,11516.4%
195018,2926.9%
196053,306191.4%
197052,517−1.5%
198081,43355.1%
199091,60512.5%
2000113,80124.2%
2010130,04414.3%
Est. 2019123,958[5]−4.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2016[1]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 113,801 people, 37,711 households, and 28,924 families living in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 43,221 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 52.83% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 36.88% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 6.77% from other races, and 2.78% from two or more races. 14.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[10] There were 37,712 households, 42.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% were married couples living together, 14.70% had a female head of household with no husband present, and 23.30% were non-families. 19.30% of households were one person and 6.40% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.43.

The age distribution was 32.60% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 20.20% from 45 to 64, and 9.10% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.70 males.

The median household income was $33,762 and the median family income was $37,382. Males had a median income of $35,066 versus $21,299 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,282. About 18.00% of families and 21.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.60% of those under age 18 and 18.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 130,044 people, 44,404 households, and 32,457 families living in the county.[11] The population density was 23.6 inhabitants per square mile (9.1/km2). There were 49,341 housing units at an average density of 8.9 per square mile (3.4/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 51.6% white, 36.6% American Indian, 0.6% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 7.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 19.1% of the population.[11] The largest ancestry groups were:[13]

  • 34.8% Navajo
  • 15.0% English
  • 10.7% Mexican
  • 9.1% German
  • 5.9% Irish
  • 4.4% Spanish
  • 2.8% American
  • 1.8% French
  • 1.4% Italian
  • 1.2% Scottish
  • 1.1% Scotch-Irish
  • 1.1% Swedish

Of the 44,404 households, 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.9% were non-families, and 21.9% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.38. The median age was 33.0 years.[11]

The median household income was $46,189 and the median family income was $53,540. Males had a median income of $44,984 versus $30,245 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,725. About 15.9% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.0% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Other communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 60.6% 27,946 27.9% 12,865 11.5% 5,299
2012 62.4% 28,849 34.3% 15,855 3.3% 1,533
2008 59.9% 27,869 38.8% 18,028 1.3% 614
2004 65.6% 29,525 33.0% 14,843 1.4% 638
2000 61.9% 21,434 34.6% 11,980 3.6% 1,243
1996 53.7% 17,478 37.1% 12,070 9.2% 3,005
1992 44.3% 13,415 37.3% 11,302 18.4% 5,564
1988 58.4% 16,202 40.0% 11,094 1.6% 454
1984 67.0% 18,690 32.1% 8,963 0.9% 257
1980 66.3% 15,579 28.5% 6,705 5.2% 1,215
1976 55.1% 10,852 43.8% 8,615 1.1% 216
1972 67.6% 10,788 26.9% 4,296 5.6% 886
1968 54.0% 7,664 28.5% 4,036 17.5% 2,485
1964 49.0% 6,808 49.7% 6,901 1.3% 183
1960 57.0% 7,521 40.7% 5,370 2.2% 294
1956 67.5% 5,194 31.5% 2,425 0.9% 71
1952 69.7% 3,864 29.9% 1,659 0.3% 18
1948 60.7% 2,407 38.9% 1,544 0.4% 14
1944 56.6% 1,438 43.0% 1,093 0.4% 9
1940 54.8% 1,757 45.1% 1,445 0.2% 5
1936 45.7% 1,345 52.0% 1,530 2.3% 69
1932 35.1% 925 57.2% 1,506 7.7% 204
1928 66.4% 1,436 33.5% 724 0.2% 4
1924 44.9% 889 41.3% 819 13.8% 273
1920 53.4% 985 45.1% 831 1.5% 28
1916 36.1% 385 59.6% 637 4.3% 46
1912 19.0% 203 46.3% 493 34.7% 370

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "New Mexico: Consolidated Chronology of State and County Boundaries". New Mexico Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
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  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  8. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  12. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  13. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  14. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
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