Capitola is a city located in Santa Cruz County California. Capitola has a 2024 population of 9,456. Capitola is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,920 in 2020.
The average household income in Capitola is $133,767 with a poverty rate of 13.93%. The median age in Capitola is 46.3 years: 43.5 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Capitola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,810 | 69.4% |
| Other race | 1,339 | 13.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,098 | 11.19% |
| Asian | 467 | 4.76% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.23% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,506 | 2.13 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Non Family | 2,223 | 1.37 | 48 | 52 |
| Married | 1,501 | 2.76 | 56 | 44 |
| Female | 426 | 2.69 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Male | 356 | 3.55 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
50.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 406 | 5.36% |
| Associates Degree | 929 | 12.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,211 | 29.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,241 | 16.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,023 | 13.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 276 | 3.64% |
| Some College | 1,489 | 19.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,196 | 5,044 | 2,686 |
| Hispanic | 1,711 | 1,220 | 379 |
| Other Race | 904 | 488 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 464 | 452 | 163 |
| Asian | 427 | 411 | 261 |
| Native American | 44 | 30 | 11 |
| Islander | 23 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,917 | $95,178 | $77,383 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,676 | $0 | $71,204 |
| High School Graduate | $38,171 | $32,479 | $39,398 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,975 | $39,872 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,335 | $60,378 | $56,140 |
| Some College | $57,857 | $62,337 | $53,025 |
$57,335
Average Earnings
$60,378
Average Male
$56,140
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.78% of Capitola residents speak only English, while 20.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,980 | 674 | 22.62% |
| White | 5,757 | 617 | 10.72% |
| Multiple | 1,098 | 188 | 17.12% |
| Other | 1,253 | 158 | 12.61% |
| Asian | 467 | 39 | 8.35% |
| Native | 44 | 4 | 9.09% |
| Black | 32 | 3 | 9.38% |
13.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.09%
Male Poverty Rate
9.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Capitola is Hispanic, with 22.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Capitola is Asian, with 8.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.1% |
| Some College | 14.35% |
| High School | 13.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.1% |
| Female Employed | 8.09% |
| Male Employed | 6.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,028 | $154,903 |
| Households | $96,412 | $133,767 |
| Married Families | $119,641 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $82,423 | $105,732 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
430
Number of Veterans
355
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 200 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 173 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 1.97% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 5.18% |
| Other Race | 17 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.02%
Born in Capitola
85.51%
Native Born
14.49%
Foreign Born
8.96%
Non Citizen
5.53%
Naturalized
85.51% of Capitola residents were born in the United States, with 63.02% having been born in California. 8.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,876 | -116 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 8,992 | -116 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 9,108 | -116 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 9,224 | -116 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 9,340 | -116 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 9,456 | -116 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 9,572 | -117 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 9,689 | -141 | -1.43% |
| 2021 | 9,830 | -90 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 9,920 | -135 | -1.34% |
| 2019 | 10,055 | -58 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 10,113 | -65 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 10,178 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 10,183 | 23 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 10,160 | 76 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 10,084 | 56 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 10,028 | 47 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 9,981 | 25 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 9,956 | 33 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 9,923 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,033 | -138 | -1.36% |
| 1990 | 10,171 | 1,076 | 11.83% |
| 1980 | 9,095 | 4,015 | 79.04% |
| 1970 | 5,080 | 3,059 | 151.36% |
| 1960 | 2,021 | 173 | 9.36% |
| 1950 | 1,848 | -7,028 | -79.18% |