San Joaquin Data Compass
The data guide for San Joaquin.

Value Added Output

How productive is San Joaquin County's economy?

San Joaquin County contributes significantly to California’s economic value added output. The county’s real Gross Domestic Product (real GDP)—which measures the total value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation—has shown steady growth over recent years, reflecting its diverse economy spanning agriculture, logistics, healthcare, and other sectors. This page explores key economic output indicators to provide insights into the county’s economic performance and trends.

$46.5B

San Joaquin County’s real GDP stood at approximately $46.5 billion in 2024, showing the county’s substantial economic contribution to California and the nation.

1.15%

San Joaquin County’s GDP contributed to about 1.15% of California’s GDP in 2024.

24.7%

growth in San Joaquin County real GDP from 2017 to 2024, which is more than California’s 15.4% growth and the nation’s 16.7% growth during the same time period.

Real GDP

San Joaquin County’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has shown resilience over recent years, with an overall upward trend despite some fluctuations. In 2024, the county’s real GDP—the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced within the county—reached $46.5 billion in 2024 dollars—current-dollar county GDP from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, restated to 2024 purchasing power using the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)—representing approximately 1.15% of California’s total GDP. This pattern of growth reflects the county’s diverse economic base, robust transportation and logistics sector, and growing importance in California’s economy.

$46.5B

San Joaquin County’s real GDP stood at approximately $46.5 billion in 2024, showing the county’s substantial economic contribution to California and the nation.

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GDP by Industry

San Joaquin County’s economic output is diversified across multiple industries, with significant contributions from key sectors. In 2024, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Rental, and Leasing was the largest contributor to the county’s GDP at nearly $8.9 billion, followed by Government and Government Enterprises at around $5.6 billion. Other substantial contributors include Transportation and Warehousing, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and Wholesale Trade. This industrial diversity provides economic resilience while highlighting the county’s strategic importance as a logistics and distribution hub. The growth in Transportation and Warehousing GDP, which has increased over 222% since 2001, reflects the county’s evolving economic landscape and its increasing role in California’s supply chain infrastructure.

$8.9B

In 2024, the Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Rental, and Leasing sector contributed nearly $8.9 billion to San Joaquin County’s GDP, making it the largest economic sector in the county.