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
| White | 65.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
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 & Management | 32.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.7% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.2% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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.