San Joaquin County, CA

County in California, West · ranked on 50 metrics

Rank among US counties

San Joaquin County, CA is a county in California with a population of 830,481 (78th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 225th of 2,916), Median Household Income (264th of 3,093), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (352nd of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,978th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,941st of 3,094).

Population
830.5K
78th highest of 3,094
Density
596.6
245th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
6.39%
541st highest of 3,094
Area
1,392
428th highest of 3,094
Region
West
California

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Obesity (%)30.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 225th of 2,916
  2. Median Household Income$92,179
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    264th of 3,093
  3. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)14.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 242nd of 2,916
  4. Adults with Depression (%)19.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 265th of 2,916
  5. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)92.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    352nd of 3,094
  6. Median Income$92,179
    Poorest Counties
    264th of 2,000
  7. Adults Who Smoke (%)12.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 391st of 2,916
  8. Heating Degree Days per Year2,376
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    437th of 3,050
  9. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)17.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 759th of 2,916
  10. Poverty Rate (%)12.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,364th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$530,700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,978th of 3,092
  2. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,734
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,967th of 3,090
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)34.1
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,941st of 3,094
  4. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)70.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,619th of 2,916
  5. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)24.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,254th of 2,916
  6. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)13.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,109th of 2,916
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)11.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,892nd of 2,916
  8. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,398
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,901st of 3,050
  9. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)38.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,791st of 3,094
  10. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)22.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,468th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (57), weakest Economics (49). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 18 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Riverside County, CA87% similar
    Compared on 15 of 18
  2. Gaston County, NC87% similar
    Compared on 15 of 18
  3. Sacramento County, CA86% similar
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    Compared on 15 of 18
  5. San Bernardino County, CA84% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of San Joaquin County, CA?
San Joaquin County, CA has a population of 830,481, 78th among 3,094 US counties.
What does San Joaquin County, CA rank best at?
Among US counties, San Joaquin County, CA ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 225th of 2,916); Median Household Income (264th of 3,093); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (352nd of 3,094).
Where does San Joaquin County, CA rank worst?
San Joaquin County, CA ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,978th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,941st of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for San Joaquin County, CA?
Rankodex ranks San Joaquin County, CA on 50 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

50 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics