Santa Cruz County, Arizona
AZ · FIPS 04023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,926 | — | #1,028 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,217 | -26.5% | #2,464 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,592 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $233,000 | -17.3% | #1,046 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $829 | -28.7% | #1,896 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | +60.2% | #2,687 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Santa Cruz County has a population of 48,926, making it the #1,028 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Santa Cruz County is $55,217, ranking #2,464 out of 3,222 counties — 26.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.2% and unemployment stands at 12.2%.
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The median home value in Santa Cruz County is $233,000 (-17.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $829/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.3%.
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84.8% of residents in Santa Cruz County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.5% below the national rate.
About Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Santa Cruz County, Arizona has a total population of 48,926, making it the 1,028th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Santa Cruz County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Santa Cruz County is $55,217, which ranks #2,464 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2%.
The median home value in Santa Cruz County is $233,000, 17.3% below the national median. Renters in Santa Cruz County pay a median gross rent of $829 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Santa Cruz County, 23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.6 min.
Santa Cruz County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (15.3%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
All data for Santa Cruz County, Arizona comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.