San Juan, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of San Juan, Texas is 35,674 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 100th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $53,440, the median home value is $118,200, and the median age is 29.7.
The population has grown 9.2% since 2010 (34,181 → 37,341).
35,674
Population
2945
People / sq mi
$53,440
Median Income
$118,200
Median Home Value
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San Juan covers 12.1 sq mi of land at 2945 people per square mile.
About San Juan, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates San Juan from the typical city: 21.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. San Juan is a city in Texas with a population of 35,674.
The typical household earns $53,440, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 21.8%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $118,200, with typical rent around $937.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 14.4%, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in San Juan: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
San Juan city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of San Juan city had a population of 34,181 in 2010 and 37,341 in 2024, a 9.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 37,341 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.65%.
37,341
Population (2024)
34,181
Population (2010)
37,341
Peak (2024)
0.65%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,181 |
| 2011 | 34,842 |
| 2012 | 35,368 |
| 2013 | 35,756 |
| 2014 | 36,186 |
| 2015 | 36,501 |
| 2016 | 36,672 |
| 2017 | 36,694 |
| 2018 | 36,874 |
| 2019 | 37,008 |
| 2020 | 35,369 |
| 2021 | 35,542 |
| 2022 | 35,866 |
| 2023 | 36,638 |
| 2024 | 37,341 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,440
Median Household Income
$18,765
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$118,200
Median Home Value
$937
Median Rent
79.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
63.7%
High School+
14.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
83.1%
Public Transit
5.2%
Work From Home
25.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
8.4%
Foreign Born
18.4%
Non-English at Home
2.5%
Veterans
12.4%
With Disability
70.8%
Health Insurance
92.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.2% |
| Construction | 12.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 5.9% |
| Retail Trade | 5.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.4% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
San Juan, Texas has a population of 35,674 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 100th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in San Juan, Texas is $53,440, with 21.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in San Juan, Texas is $118,200, with median monthly rent at $937 and a homeownership rate of 79.6%.
The median age in San Juan, Texas is 29.7 years. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
The population has grown 9.2% since 2010 (34,181 → 37,341).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.