San Joaquin, California Facts for Kids

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San Joaquin, California

City

City of San Joaquin

Main Street in San Joaquin

Seal

Location in Fresno County and the state of California

San Joaquin, California

Location in the United States

United States

February 14, 1920

Government

• Type

Council–Manager

Area

• Total

1.20 sq mi (3.10 km²)

• Land

1.20 sq mi (3.10 km²)

• Water

0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) 0%

Elevation

174 ft (53 m)

Population

(2020)

• Total

3,701

• Density

3,084/sq mi (1,193.9/km²)

Time zone

UTC-8 (PST)

• Summer (DST)

UTC-7 (PDT)

ZIP code

93660

Area code(s)

559

FIPS code

06-67126

GNIS feature IDs

277594, 2411789

San Joaquin (Spanish: San Joaquín, meaning "St. Joachim") is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. In 2010, about 4,001 people lived there. This was more than the 3,270 people counted in 2000.

The closest high school is Tranquillity High School in Tranquillity. San Joaquin is located about 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Kerman. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level.

What's in a Name?
Where is San Joaquin Located?
A Look at San Joaquin's Past
How Many People Live Here?
- Population in 2010
- Population in 2000
Learning and Education
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What's in a Name?

San Joaquin got its name from the San Joaquin River. This river is a major waterway in California.

Where is San Joaquin Located?

The United States Census Bureau says that San Joaquin covers a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

A Look at San Joaquin's Past

The first post office in San Joaquin opened in 1913. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1920. This means it became a self-governing community.

How Many People Live Here?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1930	163	—
1940	240	47.2%
1950	632	163.3%
1960	879	39.1%
1970	1,506	71.3%
1980	1,930	28.2%
1990	2,311	19.7%
2000	3,270	41.5%
2010	4,001	22.4%
2019 (est.)	4,021	0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2010

In 2010, San Joaquin had a population of 4,001 people. The city had about 3,485 people per square mile (1,346 per square kilometer).

The population was very diverse. About 49.1% of residents were White. About 0.8% were African American. Native Americans made up 1.3% of the population. Asians were 0.9%, and 44.1% were from other races. About 3.7% of people identified as two or more races. A large part of the population, 95.6%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.

There were 882 households in the city. Many households, 74.8%, had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 4.54 people. The average family size was 4.66 people.

The median age in San Joaquin was 23.6 years old. This means half the people were younger than 23.6, and half were older.

Population in 2000

In 2000, San Joaquin had 3,270 people living in 702 households. The population density was about 3,302 people per square mile (1,275 per square kilometer).

The racial makeup was also diverse. About 35.44% were White. About 0.21% were African American. Native Americans were 1.56%, and Asians were 3.61%. About 53.73% were from other races, and 5.44% were from two or more races. Most of the population, 91.99%, was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households, 67.9%, had children under 18. The average household size was 4.66 people. The average family size was 4.79 people. The median age was 22 years.

Learning and Education

Many people in San Joaquin work in the agriculture industry. This means they work on farms.

According to a writer named David Brooks, only a small number of residents have college degrees. About 2.9% have bachelor's degrees, and 20.6% have high school degrees. These numbers show that education is an important area for growth in San Joaquin.