State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,207.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.36%
Growth Since 2010
10.10%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
San Juan is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. With a 2020 population of 37,276, it is the 91st largest city in Texas and the 1049th largest city in the United States . San Juan is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 10.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,856 in 2010. San Juan reached it's highest population of 37,276 in 2021. Spanning over 12 miles, San Juan has a population density of 3,207 people per square mile.
The average household income in San Juan is $55,337 with a poverty rate of 28.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $742 per month, and the median house value is $90,300. The median age in San Juan is 29.7 years, 29.2 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Juan was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,554 | 94.04% |
| Some Other Race | 1,504 | 4.09% |
| Two or More Races | 623 | 1.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.04% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,519 | 3.85 | 78.1 |
| Married | 5,449 | 4.37 | 87.7 |
| Female | 2,446 | 4.19 | 65.1 |
| Non Family | 1,232 | 1.15 | 58.4 |
| Male | 392 | 2.82 | 85.7 |
4.2
Average Family Size
3.85
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,526 | 21.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,929 | 14.18% |
| High School Graduate | 5,563 | 26.94% |
| Some College | 4,023 | 19.48% |
| Associates Degree | 832 | 4.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,093 | 10.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 684 | 3.31% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,900 | 12,571 | 2,569 |
| Other Race | 996 | 495 | 42 |
| White | 739 | 624 | 208 |
| 2+ Races | 346 | 236 | 46 |
| Native American | 24 | ||
| Black | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.15%.
$27,191
Average Earnings
$31,699
Average Male
$22,636
Average Female
16.83% of San Juan residents speak only English, while 83.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 83.16% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35,668 | 10,316 | 28.92% |
| Other | 1,430 | 466 | 32.59% |
| Multiple | 623 | 134 | 21.51% |
| White | 890 | 75 | 8.43% |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 100.00% |
28.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.88%
Male Poverty Rate
28.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Juan is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Juan is White, with 8.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.29%.
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 578 | 2.49% |
| Hispanic | 465 | 1.95% |
| Other Race | 39 | 3.40% |
4.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
73.93%
Native Born
26.07%
Foreign Born
18.41%
Non Citizen
7.65%
Naturalized
73.93% of San Juan residents were born in the United States, with 65.76% having been born in Texas. 18.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,276 | 134 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 37,142 | 134 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 37,008 | 134 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 36,874 | 180 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 36,694 | 22 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 36,672 | 171 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 36,501 | 315 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 36,186 | 430 | 1.20% |
| 2013 | 35,756 | 388 | 1.10% |
| 2012 | 35,368 | 526 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 34,842 | 661 | 1.93% |
| 2010 | 34,181 | 7,952 | 2.68% |
| 2000 | 26,229 | 15,414 | 9.26% |
| 1990 | 10,815 | 3,207 | 3.58% |
| 1980 | 7,608 | 2,538 | 4.14% |
| 1970 | 5,070 | 699 | 1.49% |
| 1960 | 4,371 | 958 | 2.50% |
| 1950 | 3,413 | 0.00% |