San Juan, CO County is located in the southwestern part of Colorado and encompasses an area of 359 square miles. It has a population of 698 people and a population density of 1.93 people per square mile, compared to the US Population Density of 93.29 People per Square Mile. It offers beautiful outdoor views, with opportunities for year-round outdoor activities such as mountain biking, skiing, camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and more. There are also many local businesses in the area including restaurants like El Durango Mexican Grill & Bar and The Deck at Silverton Mountain; retail stores like Treadz Bike Shop; and entertainment venues like Electric Sky Theater. Additionally, there are several non-profit organizations that serve the community such as Mountain Studies Institute and San Juan Historical Society. Also worth noting is that San Juan County hosts two annual sporting events - Red Mountain Triathlon and Silverton Alpine Marathon - which draw athletes from all over the region to participate in these challenging courses.
The population in San Juan County is 698. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in San Juan County is 45.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in San Juan County is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in San Juan County
- 54.9% are married
- 16.5% are divorced
- 17.2% are married with children
- 9.9% have children, but are single
Race in San Juan County
- 86.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 13.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander