San Juan County, New Mexico
San Juan County: county in southeastern Utah, United States
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San Juan County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 130,044 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 123,312 inhabitants. Its county seat is Monticello. The county was created 146 years ago in 1879.
County Snapshot
San Juan County at a glance
San Juan County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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New Mexico counties
33
Open related pagesLargest city
FarmingtonPopulation 44,156
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Quick Facts about San Juan County
| Population | 123,312 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| Different from | San Juan County, San Juan, San Juan County, San Juan County |
| Area | 20547 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.5085,-108.3206 |
| Named for | San Juan River |
| Altitude | 4,872 feet / 1485 meters |
| Capital | Monticello |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 00:05:28 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Juan County is located at 36°30'30"N 108°19'14"W (36.5084700, -108.3206000). It has 12 neighbors: Garfield County, Kane County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Dolores County, Mesa County, Montezuma County, Montrose County, San Miguel County, Emery County, Grand County and Apache County.
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The largest city of San Juan County is Farmington with a population of 44,156. Other cities include, Bloomfield population 7,643, Aztec population 6,332, Flora Vista population 2,191 and Kirtland population 598. See all San Juan County cities & populated places.
San Juan County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Juan County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 44,156 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Shiprock | 8,295 | Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States |
| Bloomfield | 7,643 | City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States |
| Aztec | 6,332 | City in New Mexico, USA |
| Flora Vista | 2,191 | Town |
| Upper Fruitland | 1,662 | Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States |
| Kirtland | 598 | City in Ohio |
Official website of San Juan County
Official Website- Monticello
Demographics
According to census records, the population of San Juan County decreased by 5.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 130,044 | - | census |
| 2011 | 129,711 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 129,756 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 129,467 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 129,084 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 128,246 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 127,954 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 126,917 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 125,499 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 123,958 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 123,312 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- San Juan County, Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 17,492 people.
- San Juan County, Utah county in southeastern Utah, United States with a population of 15,278 people.
- San Juan County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 748 people.
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|---|---|---|
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