San Juan is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. San Juan has a 2024 population of 36,810. San Juan is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 4.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,360 in 2020.
The average household income in San Juan is $61,885 with a poverty rate of 23.66%. The median age in San Juan is 29.5 years: 27.4 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Juan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,436 | 57.63% |
| Two or more races | 11,333 | 31.96% |
| Other race | 3,597 | 10.14% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.12% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,938 | 3.56 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Married | 5,803 | 3.91 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 2,212 | 4.07 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Non Family | 1,341 | 1.16 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 582 | 3.51 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
3.87
Average Family Size
3.56
Average Household Size
77.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,670 | 18.49% |
| Associates Degree | 1,137 | 5.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,263 | 11.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 574 | 2.89% |
| High School Graduate | 5,476 | 27.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,601 | 18.15% |
| Some College | 3,124 | 15.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,028 | 11,811 | 2,522 |
| 2+ Races | 6,800 | 4,230 | 926 |
| Other Race | 2,299 | 1,123 | 205 |
| White | 732 | 691 | 269 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 20 |
| Black | 21 | 15 | 0 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,137 | $58,258 | $53,092 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,922 | $31,176 | $73,177 |
| High School Graduate | $26,731 | $30,756 | $18,235 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,250 | $32,291 | $16,599 |
| Overall | $31,234 | $34,268 | $23,998 |
| Some College | $44,588 | $51,605 | $35,822 |
$31,234
Average Earnings
$34,268
Average Male
$23,998
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
18.21% of San Juan residents speak only English, while 81.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 81.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34,099 | 8,299 | 24.34% |
| Multiple | 11,294 | 2,703 | 23.93% |
| Other | 3,472 | 606 | 17.45% |
| White | 1,036 | 41 | 3.96% |
| Black | 21 | 6 | 28.57% |
23.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.79%
Male Poverty Rate
24.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Juan is Black, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Juan is White, with 3.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.21% |
| High School | 19.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.25% |
| Some College | 8.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.06% |
| Female Employed | 14.11% |
| Male Employed | 10.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,271 | $65,669 |
| Households | $51,497 | $61,885 |
| Married Families | $67,487 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,381 | $32,703 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
716
Number of Veterans
641
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 174 |
| Second Gulf War | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 140 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 237 |
| 65 to 74 | 153 |
| 75+ | 128 |
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 96 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 541 | 2.37% |
| White | 507 | 3.91% |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 1.82% |
| Other Race | 64 | 2.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.39%
Born in San Juan
74.12%
Native Born
25.88%
Foreign Born
16.25%
Non Citizen
9.63%
Naturalized
74.12% of San Juan residents were born in the United States, with 64.39% having been born in Texas. 16.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 38,623 | 362 | 0.95% |
| 2028 | 38,261 | 363 | 0.96% |
| 2027 | 37,898 | 363 | 0.97% |
| 2026 | 37,535 | 362 | 0.97% |
| 2025 | 37,173 | 363 | 0.99% |
| 2024 | 36,810 | 362 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 36,448 | 661 | 1.85% |
| 2022 | 35,787 | 257 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 35,530 | 170 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 35,360 | -1,513 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 36,873 | 132 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 36,741 | 167 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 36,574 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 36,573 | 147 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 36,426 | 300 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 36,126 | 413 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 35,713 | 372 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 35,341 | 512 | 1.47% |
| 2011 | 34,829 | 647 | 1.89% |
| 2010 | 34,182 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,229 | 15,414 | 142.52% |
| 1990 | 10,815 | 3,207 | 42.15% |
| 1980 | 7,608 | 2,538 | 50.06% |
| 1970 | 5,070 | 699 | 15.99% |
| 1960 | 4,371 | 958 | 28.07% |
| 1950 | 3,413 | -35,210 | -91.16% |