Santa Cruz County, California
CA · FIPS 06087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 264,926 | — | #273 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $111,093 | +47.8% | #91 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $1.0M | +264.5% | #13 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,264 | +94.7% | #12 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.8% | #1,168 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Santa Cruz County has a population of 264,926, making it the #273 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Santa Cruz County is $111,093, ranking #91 out of 3,222 counties — 47.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Santa Cruz County is $1.0M (+264.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,264/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.9%.
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95.1% of residents in Santa Cruz County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Santa Cruz County, California
Santa Cruz County, California has a total population of 264,926, making it the 273rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Santa Cruz County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Santa Cruz County is $111,093, which ranks #91 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Santa Cruz County is $1.0M, 264.5% above the national median. Renters in Santa Cruz County pay a median gross rent of $2,264 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Santa Cruz County, 43.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Santa Cruz County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (35.2%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.7%).
All data for Santa Cruz County, California 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.