Santa Cruz County, Arizona Population 2022
Santa Cruz County, Arizona's estimated population is 46,807 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Cruz County, Arizona is the 13th largest county in Arizona. The 2010 Population was 47,415 and has seen a growth of -1.28% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 4,545 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 6,766 | 2,221 | 48.87% |
| 1920 | 12,689 | 5,923 | 87.54% |
| 1930 | 9,684 | -3,005 | -23.68% |
| 1940 | 9,482 | -202 | -2.09% |
| 1950 | 9,344 | -138 | -1.46% |
| 1960 | 10,808 | 1,464 | 15.67% |
| 1970 | 13,966 | 3,158 | 29.22% |
| 1980 | 20,459 | 6,493 | 46.49% |
| 1990 | 29,676 | 9,217 | 45.05% |
| 2010 | 47,415 | 17,739 | 59.78% |
| 2011 | 47,667 | 252 | 0.53% |
| 2012 | 47,359 | -308 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 46,939 | -420 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 46,636 | -303 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 46,542 | -94 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 46,400 | -142 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 46,566 | 166 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 46,395 | -171 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 46,498 | 103 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 46,601 | 103 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 46,704 | 103 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 46,807 | 103 | 0.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,420 | 78.16% |
| Black or African American | 398 | 0.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 292 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 200 | 0.43% |
| Some Other Race | 4,329 | 9.29% |
| Two or More Races | 4,955 | 10.63% |
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,049 | 2.88 | 67.8 |
| Married | 8,365 | 3.55 | 79.4 |
| Male | 1,097 | 3.13 | 47.7 |
| Female | 2,300 | 3.63 | 60.1 |
| Non Family | 4,287 | 1.11 | 54.4 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,091 | 10.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,478 | 11.72% |
| High School Graduate | 8,158 | 27.50% |
| Some College | 6,491 | 21.88% |
| Associates Degree | 2,242 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,891 | 13.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,318 | 7.81% |
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,133 | 5,871 | 2,521 |
| Asian | 99 | 74 | 24 |
| Native American | 269 | 208 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 23,043 | 16,763 | 3,593 |
| 2+ Races | 2,801 | 1,899 | 349 |
| Other Race | 2,824 | 1,878 | 275 |
| Black | 262 | 221 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.11%.
$28,755
Average Earnings
$31,279
Average Male
$25,652
Average Female
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Language by Age
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Language
21.18% of Santa Cruz County, Arizona residents speak only English, while 78.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 78.28% of the population.
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 282 | 98 | 34.75% |
| Black | 353 | 107 | 30.31% |
| Hispanic | 38,720 | 9,195 | 23.75% |
| Multiple | 4,953 | 1,161 | 23.44% |
| White | 6,827 | 648 | 9.49% |
| Other | 958 | NaN% |
21.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.37%
Male Poverty Rate
21.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is Native, with 34.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.61%.
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Married by Age and Sex
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,455 | 5.55% |
| Black | 23 | 6.74% |
| Native American | 16 | 5.95% |
| Other Race | 63 | 1.85% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 1.46% |
| Hispanic | 614 | 2.27% |
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Veterans by Education
11.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
47.91%
Born in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
66.83%
Native Born
33.17%
Foreign Born
12.71%
Non Citizen
20.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
66.83% of Santa Cruz County, Arizona residents were born in the United States, with 47.91% having been born in Arizona. 12.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990