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Population Review

Santa Cruz city, CA — Population & Demographics

Santa Cruz city, CA has a population of 60,953. The median household income is $111,427 and the median age is 30.7.

60,953

Population

$111,427

Median Income

$1,180,100

Median Home Value

30.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White65.8%
Black or African American1.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.5%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$111,427

Median Household Income

$54,688

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,180,100

Median Home Value

$2,302

Median Rent

47.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.1%

High School+

57.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.8%

Drive Alone

53.0%

Public Transit

19.3%

Work From Home

22.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

23.5%

Foreign Born

73.4%

Non-English at Home

2.5%

Veterans

10.9%

With Disability

96.3%

Health Insurance

97.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management32.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services14.0%
Manufacturing6.7%
Construction4.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Information3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing3.3%
Retail Trade3.2%
Public Administration2.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Santa Cruz city, CA has a population of 60,953 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Santa Cruz city, CA is $111,427, with 5.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Santa Cruz city, CA is $1,180,100, with median rent at $2,302.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.