Santa Cruz County, California

Total Population: 266,021

County Seat: Santa Cruz

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Median Home Value

$1,015,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$109,266

Across all households

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

43.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)54.6%
Hispanic or Latino35.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.5%
Two or More Races4.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

18.8%

65 Years and Over

18.3%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

88.8%

No Health Insurance

5.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

43.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

15.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$109,266

Mean Household Income

$153,085

Per Capita Income

$55,717

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$1,015,200

Median Rent

$2,172/mo

Total Housing Units

106,635

Owner-Occupied

60.0%

Renter-Occupied

40.0%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Married Couple Households

47.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.0%

Average Household Size

2.60

Broadband Internet Access

93.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 06087.