Santa Cruz County, California
Santa Cruz County is home to 264,926 people. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the California rate (12.0%). The median household income is $111,093.
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| Measure | Value | California | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 264,926 | 39,287,377 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $111,093 | $99,122 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.6% | 12.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 11.9% | 15.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.9% | 6.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.9% | 37.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $1,027,500 | $734,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $2,264 | $2,036 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.7% | 55.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 18.0% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.8 years | 37.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.