2023 ACS Census Data · Population 266,021
Santa Cruz County is a large county in California with a population of 266,021. The median household income is $109,266, 68% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.2%, median home value is $1,015,200, and 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 81% above the national average.
Population
266,021
2023 estimate
Rank #269 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$109,266
Household
Rank #84 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$1,015,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #11 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
43.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #181 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
17.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
32.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
26% above California avg·68% above national avg
Poverty Rate
13% above California avg·25% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% above California avg·10% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$55,717
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
78% above California avg·385% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
34% above California avg·134% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below California avg·18% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% below California avg·60% below national avg
Housing Units
106,635
Households
96,873
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,431
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
46% above California avg·81% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above California avg·0% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.3%
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