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San Juan County lies in the northwest corner of New Mexico, where it adjoins Colorado, Utah and Arizona and is partially contained in the Navajo Nation. Rich in cultural treasures and environmental splendor, the county is centrally located in the vast outdoor playground of deserts, canyons, mountains and waterways that make up the Four Corners.
For a number of years, San Juan has been the fastest growing county in New Mexico. Its population increased by more than 24% between 1990 and 2000, to 113,801. Currently, in 2008 the population is approximately 126,000. See federals statistics at factfinder2.census.gov.
San Juan County, as well as the cities of Aztec, Bloomfield and Farmington, are each certified with the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Certified Communities Initiative. This designation reflects empowered communities who actively plan for a healthy economic future. Also see
nmpartnershp.com, and the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
The county's economy, based in natural resources, power production and regional trade, is diversified and expanding. Yet the cost of living is modest and the ready access to nearby summer and winter outdoor recreational opportunities is outstanding. San Juan County is a great place to live and work.
San Juan County web site, with links that describe local government, education, recreation and the business community.
For a detailed community profile, go to New Mexico Economic Development Partnership.
Census of Population
Population Projections
School Enrollment
Housing
Income
Workforce
Labor Market
Average Weekly Wages
Gross Receipts
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| Census of Population |
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| 1980 |
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81,433 |
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| 1990 |
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91,605 |
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| 2000 |
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113,801 |
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| 2010 |
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130,044 |
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| School Enrollment |
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| Enrollment total, 2010 |
33,514 |
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| Nursery school, preschool |
1,190 |
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| Kindergarten |
2,741 |
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| Grades 1-8 |
15,716 |
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| High school |
8,929 |
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Number of High School graduates
or higher |
65,743 |
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| Number of Associate's degree graduates |
6,588 |
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| Number of Bachelor's degree graduates |
7,812 |
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| Source: factfinder2.census.gov |
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| Housing (2010 Census) |
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| Total occupied housing |
44,404 |
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| Owner occupied housing |
32,234 |
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| Renter occupied housing |
12,170 |
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| Source: factfinder2.census.gov |
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| Income (2010 Census) |
| Median income |
$45,127 |
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| Mean income |
$56,777 |
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| Average Annual |
$47,638 |
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| Source: factfinder2.census.gov |
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| Civilian Labor Force |
58,967 |
56,788 |
56,583 |
56,112 |
56,306 |
55,755 |
| Employment |
46,241 |
54,422 |
50,539 |
51,062 |
52,126 |
51,779 |
| Unemployed |
3,655 |
1,810 |
6,058 |
5,050 |
4,180 |
3,976 |
| Unemployment Rate |
7.3% |
3.2% |
11.3% |
9.6% |
7.4% |
7.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate 2011 |
July 2011 |
August 2011 |
Sept
2011 |
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7.8% |
6.7% |
6.5% |
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2011 Q1
9.6% |
2011 Q2 7.4% |
2011 Q3 7.1% |
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| Labor Market |
Employed civilian population, 16+
January 2011 |
55,836 |
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| Management, professional |
13,390 |
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| Service occupations |
8,915 |
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| Sales and office occupations |
12,921 |
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| Farming, fishing, forestry |
209 |
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| Construction, extraction and maintenance occupations |
10,180 |
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| Production, transportation and material moving |
8,238 |
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| Source: Bureau of Business and Economic Research, UNM |
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| Average Weekly Wages, San Juan County,
3rd Quarter 2010 |
| Agri, forestry, fishing, hunting |
$567/week |
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| Mining |
$1,417/week |
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| Construction |
$802/week |
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| Manufacturing |
$815/week |
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| Transportation and warehouse |
$919/week |
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| Health care and social assistance |
$886/week |
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| Source: www.dws.state.nm.us; LASER |
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| San Juan County Gross Receipts from Retail Trade |
| 2011 Q3 |
$242,898,790 |
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| 2011 Q2 |
$248,826,982 |
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| 2011 Q1 |
$231,744,398 |
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| 2010 |
$268,244,213 |
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| 2009 |
$297,046,452 |
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| 2008 |
$298,928,667 |
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| 2007 |
$380,215,750 |
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| 2006 |
$369,640,346 |
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| 2005 |
$367,799,797 |
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| 2004 |
$315,727,296 |
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Source: Bureau of Business and Economic Research, UNM
Current data located in analysis area summary |
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