Santa Cruz County's estimated 2025 population is 256,161 with a growth rate of -1.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Cruz County is the 25th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 263,174 and has seen a growth of -2.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Santa Cruz County includes 62.83% White, 16.57% other race, 4.74% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167,132 | 62.83% |
| Other race | 44,088 | 16.57% |
| Two or more races | 36,550 | 13.74% |
| Asian | 12,608 | 4.74% |
| Native American | 2,641 | 0.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,545 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 457 | 0.17% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Santa Cruz County's average per capita income is $59,971. Household income levels show a median of $109,266. The poverty rate stands at 11.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $156,806 | $201,493 |
| Families | $131,966 | $177,238 |
| Households | $109,266 | $153,085 |
| Non Families | $66,873 | $100,915 |
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