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County Mission Statement

Building A Stronger Community

Detailed Mission Statement

The mission of San Juan County is to provide responsible public services through the direction of the County Commission while striving to be professional, courteous, and committed to improving the quality of life for the citizens it serves.

County Vision Statement

San Juan County strives to combine the vision of the Commission, citizens, and employees into a forward-thinking community committed to the best use of natural resources and serving the best interest of our citizens. We strive to service our diverse populace and create a productive atmosphere where families and businesses can grow together in a clean and safe environment.

County Seat

Aztec

Largest City

Farmington

Year Incorporated

          1887

Total Area

          5,538 (5,513 square miles of land, 25 square miles of water)

64.8% of San Juan County’s area is tribal, 61.9% Navajo Nation, 2.9% Ute Mountain Ute Tribal land

6% privately owned (94% tribal, federal, state, local government ownership)

Population

          121,661 (2020 Census)

Population density

21 people per square mile
Fifth-most populated county in New Mexico

Demographics (US Census Bureau)

Age and Sex       

Persons under 5 years 6.3%

Persons under 18 years 26.0%

Persons 65 years and over 15.6%

Female persons 50.5%

Race and Hispanic Origin     

White alone 54.1%

Black or African American alone 0.8%

American Indian and Alaska Native alone 41.6%

Asian alone 0.6%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0.1%

Two or More Races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 20.6%

White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 37.5%

Population Characteristics  

Veterans, 2015-2019 7,025

Foreign-born persons 2.8%

Additional demographic data: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/sanjuancountynewmexico/PST045219