San Juan County, WA

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Population

16,221

1.03% growth

Poverty Rate

10.7%


Median Age

55.7


Median Household Income

$60,271

3.86% growth

Number of Employees

7,635

0.0786% growth

Median Property Value

$452,300

0.985% decline

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In 2017, San Juan County, WA had a population of 16.2k people with a median age of 55.7 and a median household income of $60,271. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of San Juan County, WA grew from 16,056 to 16,221, a 1.03% increase and its median household income grew from $58,029 to $60,271, a 3.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in San Juan County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89%), White (Hispanic) (3.88%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (1.61%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.31%). N/A% of the people in San Juan County, WA speak a non-English language, and 96.8% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in San Juan County, WA is $452,300, and the homeownership rate is 74.1%. Most people in San Juan County, WA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 13.4 minutes. The average car ownership in San Juan County, WA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of San Juan County, WA employs 7.64k people. The largest industries in San Juan County, WA are Accommodation & Food Services (906 people), Construction (882 people), and Retail Trade (686 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,321), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,500), and Public Administration ($56,544).

Median household income in San Juan County, WA is $60,271. Males in San Juan County, WA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,882. The income inequality in San Juan County, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,271

2017 value

± $1,726

3.86%

1 Year Growth

± 5.31%

Households in San Juan County, WA have a median annual income of $60,271, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $58,029 in 2016, which represents a 3.86% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$73,040

Average Male Salary

± $1,385

$53,882

Average Female Salary

± $1,130

In 2017, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,555 ± $3,156

  2. White

    $57,225 ± $943

  3. Two or More Races

    $46,049 ± $3,328

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for San Juan County, WA is from Washington.

0.467

2017 Wage GINI

0.467

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Washington was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9603

  2. Census Tract 9605

  3. Census Tract 9604

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in San Juan County, WA was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $75,479, followed by Census Tract 9605 and Census Tract 9604, with respective values of $60,216 and $55,156.

The following map shows all of the tracts in San Juan County, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Juan County, WA (1.71k out of 16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,536 ± 122

  2. Hispanic

    271 ± 88

  3. Other

    72 ± 83

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Juan County, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

7.64k

2017 Value

± 296

0.0786%

1 Year growth

± 5.38%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in San Juan County, WA grew at a rate of 0.0786%, from 7.63k employees to 7.64k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Juan County, WA, are Management Occupations (1,068 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (757 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (675 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Juan County, WA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of San Juan County, WA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,068 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (757 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (675 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, San Juan County, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (2.23 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.08 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.78 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of San Juan County, WA, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($81,750), Legal Occupations ($72,500), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($58,125).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.64k

2017 Value

± 296

0.0786%

1 Year growth

± 5.38%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in San Juan County, WA grew at a rate of 0.0786%, from 7.63k employees to 7.64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Juan County, WA, are Accommodation & Food Services (906 people), Construction (882 people), and Retail Trade (686 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Juan County, WA, though some of these residents may live in San Juan County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in San Juan County, WA, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (906 people), Construction (882 people), and Retail Trade (686 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, San Juan County, WA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.36 times higher than expected), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.21 times), and Utilities (2.01 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in San Juan County, WA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($72,321), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,500), and Public Administration ($56,544).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Transport equip.

    $45.6B

  2. Mixed freight

    $39.9B

  3. Misc. mfg. prods.

    $29B

In 2015, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $45.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($39.9B) and Misc. mfg. prods. ($29B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$323B

2020 Value

$444B

Projected 2045 Value

37.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $323B. This is expected to increase 37.4% to $444B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Oregon

    $29.1B

  2. California

    $15.8B

  3. Tennessee

    $10.3B

In 2015, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $29.1B, followed by California with $15.8B and Tennessee and $10.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

91.7% of the population of San Juan County, WA has health coverage, with 28.9% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 26.9% on Medicare, 22.2% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of San Juan County, WA was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in San Juan County, WA see 1477 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.44% increase from the previous year (1456 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1485 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 259 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Garfield County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14%). Additionally, Adams County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (36.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,477 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in San Juan County, WA see an average of 1,477 patients per year. This represents a 1.44% increase from the previous year (1,456 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in San Juan County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

8.32%

Uninsured

28.9%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

26.9%

Medicare

22.2%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Juan County, WA declined by 24.1% from 11% to 8.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Juan County, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Garfield County

    14% prevalence

  2. Pend Oreille County

    13.6% prevalence

  3. Wahkiakum County

    13.4% prevalence

Garfield County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Washington, at 14%.

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Diversity

San Juan County, WA is home to a population of 16.2k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 6.9% of San Juan County, WA residents were born outside of the country (1.12k people).

In 2017, there were 23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.4k people) in San Juan County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 629 White (Hispanic) and 308 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

56

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

52

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3

In 2017, the median age of all people in San Juan County, WA was 55.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 56, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 52. But people in San Juan County, WA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all San Juan County, WA residents was 55.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.12k people

6.76%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.09k people

As of 2017, 6.9% of San Juan County, WA residents (1.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Juan County, WA was 6.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    237,445 ± 11,764 people

  2. Philippines

    67,799 ± 6,362 people

  3. India

    67,429 ± 6,345 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 237,445 Washington residents, followed by Philippines with 67,799 and India with 67,429.

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Citizenship

96.8%

2017 Citizenship

96.7%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.8% of San Juan County, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in San Juan County, WA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Juan County, WA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    14.4k ± 24

  2. White (Hispanic)

    629 ± 76

  3. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    308 ± 48.1

In 2017, there were 23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.4k people) in San Juan County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 629 White (Hispanic) and 308 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in San Juan County, WA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    679 ± 72

  2. Korea

    168 ± 35

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    136 ± 43

San Juan County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.04 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in San Juan County, WA was $452,300 in 2017, which is 1.97 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $456,800 to $452,300, a 0.985% decrease. The homeownership rate in San Juan County, WA is 74.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in San Juan County, WA have an average commute time of 13.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in San Juan County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$452,300

2017 Median

± $14,157

$456,800

2016 Median

± $17,125

In 2017, the median property value in San Juan County, WA declined from to $452,300 from the previous year's value of $456,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in San Juan County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Juan County, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,271

Median Household Income

± $1,726

7.72k

Number of Households

± 286

In 2017, the median household income of the 7.72k households in San Juan County, WA grew to $60,271 from the previous year's value of $58,029.

The following chart displays the households in San Juan County, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in San Juan County, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Juan County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

74.1%

2017 Homeownership

72.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 74.1% of the housing units in San Juan County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in San Juan County, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

13.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Juan County, WA have a shorter commute time (13.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in San Juan County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    65.6%

  2. Worked At Home

    10.6%

  3. Carpooled

    9.77%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in San Juan County, WA was Drove Alone (65.6%), followed by those who Worked At Home (10.6%) and those who Carpooled (9.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in San Juan County, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Juan County, WA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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