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Population Review

Santa Cruz County, CA — Population & Demographics

Santa Cruz County, CA has a population of 266,021. The median household income is $109,266 and the median age is 39.6.

266,021

Population

$109,266

Median Income

$1,015,200

Median Home Value

39.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White62.8%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$109,266

Median Household Income

$55,717

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$1,015,200

Median Home Value

$2,172

Median Rent

60.0%

Homeownership

Education

88.5%

High School+

43.6%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Santa Cruz County, CA has a population of 266,021 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Santa Cruz County, CA is $109,266.

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