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Santa Cruz

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
12.74
State:
California

Santa Cruz is a city located in Santa Cruz County, California. Santa Cruz has a 2026 population of 62,581. It is also the county seat of Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 64,218 in 2020.

62.6K
Total Population
4,912
Density (mi²)
-276 -0.44%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)