Santa Cruz County, California
Total Population: 266,021
County Seat: Santa Cruz
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
43.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
15.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.