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San Joaquin, CA
City in Fresno County, California.
Population
3,708
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,182
ZIP codes
0
San Joaquin and its ZIP codes
San Joaquin at a glance
- San Joaquin is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,011, 57% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,300 (64% below California) and median rent is $967 a month.
Local data for San Joaquin, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Joaquin, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,011
Poverty rate
41.0%
Median home value
$266,300
Median rent
$967/mo
Homeownership
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher
1.5%
Median age
25.3
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,419), Salvadoran Americans (58), German Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fresno County. PPP loans are for San Joaquin.
Unemployment rate
7.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,417
428,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,584
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.9B
FY 2026, $4,883 per person
How people get to work
San Joaquin, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.8%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Joaquin, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
2,472
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
921
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 38°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Joaquin, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.1%
U.S. 11.1% +20.0 pts
Cities near San Joaquin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TranquillityCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| KermanCity | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| Cantua CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Three RocksCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| WestsideCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| MendotaCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Raisin CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| BiolaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| LanareCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| La VinaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| CaruthersCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| West ParkCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| FirebaughCity | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| EastonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.9 |
| ParkwoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Joaquin, CA in?
- San Joaquin is in Fresno County, California.
- What is the population of San Joaquin, CA?
- About 3,708 people live in San Joaquin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Joaquin?
- Nearby places include Tranquillity (4.5 mi), Kerman (10 mi), Cantua Creek (11 mi), Three Rocks (13 mi), Westside (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023