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Stockton Today. Stockton is the County seat for San Joaquin County. The City of Stockton is one of California's fastest growing communities. Stockton is currently the 13th largest city in California with a dynamic, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural population of about 300,000.
From preschool to higher education, the county has it covered with an abundant array of opportunities to learn and grow. Cities of San Joaquin County include: Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, Stockton, and Tracy. Homes and apartments are plentiful and the median home price in Stockton is less than in many surrounding areas. The name San Joaquin comes from Joachim and has religious significance.