Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

San Juan, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

36,149

Median Agei

30.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

96.5%34,886

White

2.9%1,060

Two or More

0.3%102

Asian

0.2%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%17

Other

0%15

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%811

High School Diploma

22.4%4,623

Some College (<1 yr)

5%1,038

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%2,499

Associate's Degree

5.9%1,225

Bachelor's Degree

10.8%2,232

Master's Degree

3.6%738

Professional Degree

0.3%53

Doctorate

0.1%28

HS or Higher

64.1%

BA or Higher

14.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$126,700

Median Renti

$961

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.8%8,330

Renter-Occupied

20.2%2,110

Total Units

11,342

Homeownership

79.8%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

282

$750–$1,000

665

$1,000–$1,250

495

$1,250–$1,500

180

$1,500–$2,000

182

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%315

2010–2019

16.4%1,861

2000–2009

29.1%3,298

1990–1999

19.4%2,206

1980–1989

14.4%1,633

1970–1979

8.3%937

1960–1969

6.3%715

1950–1959

2.7%309

1940–1949

0.3%30

1939 or earlier

0.3%38

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.7%9,053

Utility Gas

10.1%1,050

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%219

No Fuel

0.9%89

Other

0.2%21

Solar

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,562

Mean Household Incomei

$68,236

Per Capita Incomei

$20,047

Poverty Ratei

22.3%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

15,614

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

237

Residentsi

509

Avg. Tenant Renti

$392/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing19 homes98% occupied$455/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers133 homes81% occupied$390/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 885 homes96% occupied$382/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,562/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

83%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

12.2%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

3.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

74.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.1% of subsidized households are minority

13.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,34225.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

9,108

Philippines

Korea

Workforce

Total Employed

14,451

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

631(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73.1%Insured

26.9%Uninsured