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Santa Cruz Overview

61,367
TOTAL POPULATION
30,324
MALE POPULATION
31,043
FEMALE POPULATION
97.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.37
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,956
PER CAPITA INCOME
$165,792
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$105,491
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,737
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
33,847
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Santa Cruz Zip Codes

Santa Cruz Area Codes

Race in Santa Cruz

The most populous races in Santa Cruz are White / Caucasian (41,533 | 67.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13,002 | 21.2%), and Two or more Races (7,022 | 11.4%).
Race in Santa Cruz
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,18310.1%
Black / African American1,3722.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific580.1%
Hispanic or Latino13,00221.2%
Native / Alaskan6081.0%
White / Caucasian41,53367.7%
Two or more Races7,02211.4%
Some other Race4,5917.5%
Total61,367100.0%

Ancestry in Santa Cruz

The most populous ancestries reported in Santa Cruz are Mexican (9,643 | 15.7%), Irish (6,863 | 11.2%), German (6,753 | 11.0%), English (6,294 | 10.3%), and Italian (4,347 | 7.1%), together accounting for 55.2% of all Santa Cruz residents.
Ancestry in Santa Cruz
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1090.2%
African2870.5%
Alsatian150.0%
American1,5432.5%
Apache550.1%
Arab4140.7%
Argentinean570.1%
Armenian3020.5%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac590.1%
Australian330.1%
Austrian2580.4%
Basque490.1%
Belgian1500.2%
Belizean220.0%
Bhutanese1,1351.8%
Blackfeet120.0%
Bolivian160.0%
Brazilian2440.4%
British5270.9%
British West Indian70.0%
Burmese5360.9%
Canadian1220.2%
Celtic30.0%
Central American9131.5%
Central American Indian1310.2%
Cherokee2240.4%
Chickasaw50.0%
Chilean1510.3%
Chippewa970.2%
Choctaw400.1%
Colombian550.1%
Comanche210.0%
Costa Rican330.1%
Croatian3410.6%
Cuban370.1%
Czech1980.3%
Danish3880.6%
Dominican180.0%
Dutch8961.5%
Eastern European2650.4%
Ecuadorian30.0%
Egyptian770.1%
English6,29410.3%
Estonian120.0%
Ethiopian580.1%
European2,3313.8%
Filipino2490.4%
Finnish1360.2%
French1,6432.7%
French Canadian5570.9%
German6,75311.0%
Greek2010.3%
Guatemalan660.1%
Haitian80.0%
Honduran1050.2%
Hungarian2390.4%
Icelander1440.2%
Indian (Asian)2,7254.4%
Indonesian30.0%
Iranian2830.5%
Irish6,86311.2%
Iroquois110.0%
Israeli760.1%
Italian4,3477.1%
Jamaican940.2%
Korean1,2522.0%
Laotian430.1%
Latvian420.1%
Lebanese830.1%
Lithuanian880.1%
Lumbee30.0%
Macedonian450.1%
Malaysian240.0%
Menominee200.0%
Mexican9,64315.7%
Mexican American Indian5700.9%
Mongolian150.0%
Moroccan150.0%
Native Hawaiian930.2%
Navajo900.2%
Nicaraguan1270.2%
Nigerian350.1%
Northern European2350.4%
Norwegian1,3932.3%
Okinawan40.0%
Paiute510.1%
Pakistani430.1%
Palestinian380.1%
Panamanian590.1%
Pennsylvania German120.0%
Peruvian2740.4%
Pima50.0%
Polish1,7172.8%
Portuguese4820.8%
Pueblo80.0%
Puerto Rican3720.6%
Romanian930.2%
Russian1,1471.9%
Salvadoran5230.9%
Samoan800.1%
Scandinavian2630.4%
Scotch-Irish6761.1%
Scottish1,3312.2%
Serbian700.1%
Shoshone230.0%
Sierra Leonean110.0%
Sioux540.1%
Slavic510.1%
Slovak580.1%
Slovene980.2%
South African120.0%
South American6891.1%
South American Indian230.0%
Spaniard2140.4%
Spanish4950.8%
Sri Lankan4100.7%
Subsaharan African4550.7%
Swedish1,1961.9%
Swiss1880.3%
Syrian170.0%
Thai1,5272.5%
Tlingit-Haida430.1%
Tongan20.0%
Turkish2440.4%
Ugandan210.0%
Ukrainian1740.3%
Ute160.0%
Venezuelan1330.2%
Vietnamese280.1%
Welsh5260.9%
West Indian1020.2%
Yaqui240.0%
Yugoslavian360.1%
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Immigrants in Santa Cruz

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Santa Cruz came from Asia (3,135 | 5.1%), Latin America (2,529 | 4.1%), Central America (2,075 | 3.4%), Mexico (1,764 | 2.9%), and Eastern Asia (1,518 | 2.5%), together accounting for 17.9% of all Santa Cruz residents.
Immigrants in Santa Cruz
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1930.3%
Argentina170.0%
Asia3,1355.1%
Australia580.1%
Austria280.1%
Bangladesh60.0%
Belgium100.0%
Bolivia180.0%
Brazil1480.2%
Canada3210.5%
Central America2,0753.4%
Chile450.1%
China1,1181.8%
Colombia50.0%
Croatia500.1%
Czechoslovakia560.1%
Denmark180.0%
Eastern Africa760.1%
Eastern Asia1,5182.5%
Eastern Europe3360.5%
Egypt380.1%
El Salvador1760.3%
England1920.3%
Ethiopia210.0%
Europe1,4082.3%
Fiji100.0%
France1280.2%
Germany3390.5%
Guatemala240.0%
Guyana360.1%
Honduras650.1%
Hong Kong220.0%
Hungary140.0%
India6411.0%
Indonesia250.0%
Iran1220.2%
Iraq520.1%
Ireland90.0%
Israel750.1%
Italy800.1%
Japan2020.3%
Kenya400.1%
Korea1980.3%
Laos50.0%
Latin America2,5294.1%
Latvia90.0%
Malaysia150.0%
Mexico1,7642.9%
Moldova80.0%
Nepal220.0%
Netherlands60.0%
Nicaragua460.1%
Nigeria130.0%
Northern Africa620.1%
Northern Europe4520.7%
Norway50.0%
Oceania890.2%
Peru1240.2%
Philippines2630.4%
Poland460.1%
Portugal80.0%
Romania30.0%
Russia1070.2%
Scotland70.0%
Senegal190.0%
Serbia170.0%
Sierra Leone110.0%
Singapore520.1%
South Africa120.0%
South America4540.7%
South Central Asia8101.3%
South Eastern Asia4330.7%
Southern Europe1090.2%
Spain210.0%
Sri Lanka190.0%
Sudan30.0%
Sweden540.1%
Syria230.0%
Taiwan1190.2%
Thailand330.1%
Turkey990.2%
Uganda150.0%
Ukraine110.0%
Venezuela610.1%
Vietnam400.1%
Western Africa430.1%
Western Asia3740.6%
Western Europe5110.8%
Yemen700.1%
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Sex and Age in Santa Cruz

Sex and Age in Santa Cruz

The most populous age groups in Santa Cruz are 20 to 24 Years (5,912 | 19.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (6,527 | 21.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Santa Cruz
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years937 (3.1%)901 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years1,179 (3.9%)945 (3.0%)
10 to 14 Years1,141 (3.8%)890 (2.9%)
15 to 19 Years3,909 (12.9%)4,334 (14.0%)
20 to 24 Years5,912 (19.5%)6,527 (21.0%)
25 to 29 Years2,594 (8.6%)1,806 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years1,698 (5.6%)1,669 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years1,572 (5.2%)1,498 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Years1,623 (5.3%)1,824 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years1,765 (5.8%)1,768 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years1,561 (5.1%)1,411 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,679 (5.5%)1,385 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years1,285 (4.2%)1,745 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years1,211 (4.0%)1,187 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years1,251 (4.1%)1,384 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years601 (2.0%)688 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years208 (0.7%)464 (1.5%)
85 Years and over198 (0.6%)617 (2.0%)
Total30,324 (100.0%)31,043 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Santa Cruz

Median Family Size in Santa Cruz

The median family size in Santa Cruz is 2.89 persons per family, with single male/father families (730 | 7.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,561 | 15.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Santa Cruz
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple8,046 (77.8%)2.89
Single Male/Father730 (7.1%)3.14
Single Female/Mother1,561 (15.1%)2.82
Total Families10,337 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Santa Cruz

The median household size in Santa Cruz is 2.37 persons per household, with single male/father households (730 | 3.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.83 persons per household. non-family households (11,257 | 52.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.73 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Santa Cruz
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple8,046 (37.3%)2.97
Single Male/Father730 (3.4%)3.83
Single Female/Mother1,561 (7.2%)3.27
Non-family11,257 (52.1%)1.73
Total Households21,594 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in Santa Cruz

Out of a total of 21,594 households in Santa Cruz, 10,337 (47.9%) are family households, while 11,257 (52.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,669, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,202.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Santa Cruz
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,202 (28.7%)
2-Person Households4,669 (21.6%)2,880 (13.3%)
3-Person Households2,273 (10.5%)751 (3.5%)
4-Person Households2,353 (10.9%)699 (3.2%)
5-Person Households746 (3.5%)335 (1.5%)
6-Person Households121 (0.6%)170 (0.8%)
7+ Person Households175 (0.8%)220 (1.0%)
Total10,337 (47.9%)11,257 (52.1%)

Female Fertility in Santa Cruz

Fertility by Age in Santa Cruz

Average fertility rate in Santa Cruz is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Santa Cruz
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years278 (63.2%)28.0
35 to 50 years162 (36.8%)30.0
Total440 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Santa Cruz

55.7% of women with births (440) in Santa Cruz are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 57.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Santa Cruz
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years176 (63.3%)102 (36.7%)
35 to 50 years69 (42.6%)93 (57.4%)
Total245 (55.7%)195 (44.3%)

Fertility by Education in Santa Cruz

Average fertility rate in Santa Cruz is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 48.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 8.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 53.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Santa Cruz
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School36 (8.2%)29.0
High School Diploma63 (14.3%)21.0
College or Associate's Degree66 (15.0%)8.0
Bachelor's Degree236 (53.6%)48.0
Graduate Degree39 (8.9%)15.0
Total440 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Santa Cruz

44.3% of women with births in Santa Cruz are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 64.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Santa Cruz
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
High School Diploma37 (58.7%)26 (41.3%)
College or Associate's Degree35 (53.0%)31 (47.0%)
Bachelor's Degree152 (64.4%)84 (35.6%)
Graduate Degree21 (53.8%)18 (46.2%)
Total245 (55.7%)195 (44.3%)

Income in Santa Cruz

Income Overview in Santa Cruz

Per Capita Income in Santa Cruz is $51,956, while median incomes of families and households are $165,792 and $105,491 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income61,367$51,956
Median Family Income10,337$165,792
Mean Family Income10,337$201,337
Median Household Income21,594$105,491
Mean Household Income21,594$148,404
Income Deficit10,337$8,737
Wage / Income Gap (%)61,36739.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)61,36760.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index61,3670.51

Earnings by Sex in Santa Cruz

Average Earnings in Santa Cruz are $33,146, $43,062 for men and $26,151 for women, a difference of 39.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Santa Cruz
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male19,410 (50.2%)$43,062
Female19,278 (49.8%)$26,151
Total38,688 (100.0%)$33,146

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Santa Cruz

The most common earnings brackets in Santa Cruz are $100,000+ for men (5,438 | 28.0%) and $100,000+ for women (2,819 | 14.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Santa Cruz
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,764 (9.1%)2,221 (11.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,386 (7.1%)1,674 (8.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499901 (4.6%)1,594 (8.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999533 (2.8%)951 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499946 (4.9%)750 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999361 (1.9%)520 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499288 (1.5%)476 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999262 (1.3%)370 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499296 (1.5%)395 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999294 (1.5%)543 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,116 (5.8%)773 (4.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999753 (3.9%)917 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999442 (2.3%)582 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999587 (3.0%)720 (3.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999706 (3.6%)571 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999416 (2.1%)476 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999635 (3.3%)994 (5.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999908 (4.7%)732 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,378 (7.1%)1,200 (6.2%)
$100,000+5,438 (28.0%)2,819 (14.6%)
Total19,410 (100.0%)19,278 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Santa Cruz

Average earnings in Santa Cruz are $77,589 for men and $49,966 for women, a difference of 35.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $118,555, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,401. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,891, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,660.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Santa Cruz
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,401$27,835
High School Diploma$48,471$22,660
College or Associate's Degree$49,231$31,250
Bachelor's Degree$92,670$57,941
Graduate Degree$118,555$74,891
Total$77,589$49,966

Family Income in Santa Cruz

Family Income Brackets in Santa Cruz

According to the Santa Cruz family income data, there are 3,804 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 83 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Santa Cruz
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002172.1%
$10,000 to $14,999830.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992892.8%
$25,000 to $34,9994344.2%
$35,000 to $49,9995585.4%
$50,000 to $74,9996516.3%
$75,000 to $99,9997136.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,85017.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,73716.8%
$200,000+3,80436.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Santa Cruz

4-person families (2,252 | 21.8%) account for the highest median family income in Santa Cruz with $211,806 per family, while 2-person families (5,320 | 51.5%) have the highest median income of $66,320 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Santa Cruz
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,320 (51.5%)$132,640
3-Person Families2,137 (20.7%)$183,125
4-Person Families2,252 (21.8%)$211,806
5-Person Families480 (4.6%)$183,833
6-Person Families77 (0.7%)$189,297
7+ Person Families71 (0.7%)$164,813
Total10,337 (100.0%)$165,792

Family Income by Number of Earners in Santa Cruz

The median family income in Santa Cruz is $165,792, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,527) having the highest median family income of $199,986, while families with 1 earner (3,100) have the lowest median family income of $104,676, accounting for 14.8% and 30.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Santa Cruz
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,278 (12.4%)$110,577
1 Earner3,100 (30.0%)$104,676
2 Earners4,432 (42.9%)$198,906
3+ Earners1,527 (14.8%)$199,986
Total10,337 (100.0%)$165,792

Household Income in Santa Cruz

Household Income Brackets in Santa Cruz

With 5,226 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Santa Cruz, accounting for 24.2% of all households. In contrast, only 864 households (4.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Santa Cruz
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,3606.3%
$10,000 to $14,9998644.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2095.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5557.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,8148.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991,6417.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,7288.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993,56316.5%
$150,000 to $199,9992,63412.2%
$200,000+5,22624.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Santa Cruz

The median household income in Santa Cruz is $105,491, with the highest median household income of $147,948 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,088 households (32.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,343, with 3,522 households (16.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Santa Cruz
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,522 (16.3%)$36,343
25 to 44 Years5,902 (27.3%)$122,315
45 to 64 Years7,088 (32.8%)$147,948
65+ Years5,082 (23.5%)$85,660
Total21,594 (100.0%)$105,491

Poverty in Santa Cruz

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Santa Cruz

With 16.9% poverty level for males and 20.4% for females among the residents of Santa Cruz, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,427 males (47.1%) and 2,927 females (50.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Santa Cruz
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years79 (8.4%)112 (13.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)9 (4.1%)
6 to 11 Years54 (3.8%)141 (14.3%)
12 to 14 Years37 (5.5%)183 (32.0%)
15 Years39 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years57 (10.0%)61 (13.9%)
18 to 24 Years2,427 (47.1%)2,927 (50.9%)
25 to 34 Years440 (10.9%)334 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years244 (8.0%)540 (16.5%)
45 to 54 Years311 (9.5%)256 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years387 (13.1%)374 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years255 (10.4%)282 (11.0%)
75 Years and over81 (8.0%)127 (7.2%)
Total4,411 (16.9%)5,346 (20.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Santa Cruz

According to the poverty statistics in Santa Cruz, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Santa Cruz
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years858 (91.6%)745 (86.9%)
5 Years196 (100.0%)213 (96.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,371 (96.2%)844 (85.7%)
12 to 14 Years638 (94.5%)389 (68.0%)
15 Years262 (87.0%)126 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years511 (90.0%)377 (86.1%)
18 to 24 Years2,729 (52.9%)2,819 (49.1%)
25 to 34 Years3,609 (89.1%)3,016 (90.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,826 (92.0%)2,725 (83.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,958 (90.5%)2,913 (91.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,568 (86.9%)2,756 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,197 (89.6%)2,289 (89.0%)
75 Years and over926 (92.0%)1,638 (92.8%)
Total21,649 (83.1%)20,850 (79.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Santa Cruz

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Santa Cruz show that 2.9% or 237 of the total 8,046 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 12.9%, comprising of 38 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.3%, which includes 68 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Santa Cruz
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,698 (97.3%)131 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children2,854 (97.7%)68 (2.3%)
3 or 4 Children257 (87.1%)38 (12.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,809 (97.1%)237 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Santa Cruz

According to the poverty data in Santa Cruz, 15.3% or 112 single-father households and 12.6% or 196 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (24.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (71.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Santa Cruz
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children40 (24.8%)44 (5.7%)
1 or 2 Children72 (16.4%)132 (17.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (71.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total112 (15.3%)196 (12.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Santa Cruz

The poverty data for Santa Cruz shows that 237 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 308 of the single-parent households (13.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (12.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 204 household (17.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Santa Cruz
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children131 (2.7%)84 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children68 (2.3%)204 (17.0%)
3 or 4 Children38 (12.9%)20 (12.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total237 (2.9%)308 (13.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Santa Cruz

Employment by Class of Employer in Santa Cruz

Among the 30,358 employed individuals in Santa Cruz, private company employees (17,519 | 57.7%), not-for-profit organizations (3,378 | 11.1%), and state government employees (3,356 | 11.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Santa Cruz
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17,51957.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9443.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,5368.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,37811.1%
Local Government Employees2,4418.0%
State Government Employees3,35611.1%
Federal Government Employees1680.5%
Unpaid Family Workers160.1%
Total30,358100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Santa Cruz

According to the labor force statistics for Santa Cruz, out of the total population over 16 years of age (54,946), 61.6% or 33,847 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 2,099 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.9% or 5,533 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.6% or 454 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Santa Cruz
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,735 (35.0%)454 (16.6%)
20 to 24 Years7,911 (63.6%)522 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years3,586 (81.5%)233 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years2,825 (83.9%)280 (9.9%)
35 to 44 Years5,533 (84.9%)227 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years5,412 (83.2%)189 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years2,258 (73.7%)54 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,706 (56.3%)38 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,505 (29.9%)32 (2.1%)
75 Years and over380 (13.7%)57 (15.0%)
Total33,847 (61.6%)2,099 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Santa Cruz

According to labor force statistics for Santa Cruz, 79.3% of individuals (21,318) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (26,883) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 1,023 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.0% or 13,644 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.1% or 371 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Santa Cruz
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School879 (67.6%)26 (2.0%)
High School Diploma1,574 (58.9%)102 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree5,221 (74.1%)500 (7.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,644 (86.0%)666 (4.2%)
Total21,318 (79.3%)1,290 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Santa Cruz

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Santa Cruz are Community & Social Service (5,530 | 17.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,221 | 13.3%), Management (4,085 | 12.9%), Education Instruction & Library (3,194 | 10.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (2,140 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Santa Cruz

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Santa Cruz, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.0%), Computers & Mathematics (76.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (73.7%), Education, Arts & Media (71.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (64.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Santa Cruz
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,911 (46.8%)2,174 (53.2%)
Business & Financial739 (47.1%)831 (52.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,983 (70.7%)1,238 (29.3%)
Computers & Mathematics1,636 (76.4%)504 (23.5%)
Architecture & Engineering812 (82.0%)178 (18.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science535 (49.0%)556 (51.0%)
Community & Social Service 2,367 (42.8%)3,163 (57.2%)
Education, Arts & Media254 (29.0%)621 (71.0%)
Legal Services & Support50 (26.3%)140 (73.7%)
Education Instruction & Library1,474 (46.2%)1,720 (53.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment589 (46.3%)682 (53.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating709 (35.8%)1,269 (64.2%)
Health Technologists511 (38.9%)803 (61.1%)
Total (Category)8,709 (50.1%)8,675 (49.9%)
Total (Overall)15,902 (50.1%)15,860 (49.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Santa Cruz are Food Preparation & Serving (3,181 | 10.0%), Personal Care & Service (1,050 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (803 | 2.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (700 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (398 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Santa Cruz

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Santa Cruz, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (93.1%), Security & Protection (84.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.3%), Personal Care & Service (64.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Santa Cruz
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support174 (21.7%)629 (78.3%)
Security & Protection336 (84.4%)62 (15.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention201 (79.4%)52 (20.5%)
Law Enforcement135 (93.1%)10 (6.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,522 (47.8%)1,659 (52.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance357 (51.0%)343 (49.0%)
Personal Care & Service371 (35.3%)679 (64.7%)
Total (Category)2,760 (45.0%)3,372 (55.0%)
Total (Overall)15,902 (50.1%)15,860 (49.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Santa Cruz are Sales & Related (2,764 | 8.7%), and Office & Administration (2,282 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Santa Cruz

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Santa Cruz
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,389 (50.2%)1,375 (49.7%)
Office & Administration648 (28.4%)1,634 (71.6%)
Total (Category)2,037 (40.4%)3,009 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)15,902 (50.1%)15,860 (49.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Santa Cruz are Construction & Extraction (832 | 2.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (300 | 0.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (249 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Santa Cruz

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Santa Cruz
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry41 (16.5%)208 (83.5%)
Construction & Extraction793 (95.3%)39 (4.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair291 (97.0%)9 (3.0%)
Total (Category)1,125 (81.5%)256 (18.5%)
Total (Overall)15,902 (50.1%)15,860 (49.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Santa Cruz are Production (976 | 3.1%), Transportation (459 | 1.5%), and Material Moving (384 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Santa Cruz

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Santa Cruz
OccupationMaleFemale
Production708 (72.5%)268 (27.5%)
Transportation317 (69.1%)142 (30.9%)
Material Moving246 (64.1%)138 (35.9%)
Total (Category)1,271 (69.9%)548 (30.1%)
Total (Overall)15,902 (50.1%)15,860 (49.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Santa Cruz

Employment Industries in Santa Cruz

The major employment industries in Santa Cruz include Educational Services (6,495 | 20.4%), Professional & Scientific (3,859 | 12.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,405 | 10.7%), Retail Trade (3,254 | 10.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,234 | 10.2%).
Employment Industries in Santa Cruz

Employment Industries by Sex in Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.4%), Manufacturing (76.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (70.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (75.0%), Utilities (68.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (68.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Santa Cruz
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting120 (39.0%)188 (61.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,157 (92.4%)95 (7.6%)
Manufacturing1,757 (76.6%)537 (23.4%)
Wholesale Trade172 (70.5%)72 (29.5%)
Retail Trade1,347 (41.4%)1,907 (58.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing535 (70.9%)220 (29.1%)
Utilities110 (31.2%)242 (68.8%)
Information692 (63.7%)394 (36.3%)
Finance & Insurance220 (41.3%)313 (58.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing183 (32.9%)373 (67.1%)
Professional & Scientific2,264 (58.7%)1,595 (41.3%)
Enterprise Management2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Administrative & Support444 (57.0%)335 (43.0%)
Educational Services2,580 (39.7%)3,915 (60.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,064 (31.2%)2,341 (68.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation587 (49.1%)609 (50.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,469 (45.4%)1,765 (54.6%)
Public Administration513 (63.6%)293 (36.3%)
Total15,902 (50.1%)15,860 (49.9%)

Education in Santa Cruz

School Enrollment in Santa Cruz

The most common levels of schooling among the 24,748 students in Santa Cruz are college / undergraduate (16,502 | 66.7%), graduate / professional (2,357 | 9.5%), and high school (1,902 | 7.7%).
School Enrollment in Santa Cruz
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3631.5%
Kindergarten4831.9%
Elementary School1,5236.1%
Middle School1,6186.5%
High School1,9027.7%
College / Undergraduate16,50266.7%
Graduate / Professional2,3579.5%
Total24,748100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Santa Cruz

Out of a total of 24,748 students who are enrolled in schools in Santa Cruz, 3,316 (13.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 21,432 (86.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 137 (59.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,747 (89.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Santa Cruz
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds95 (40.9%)137 (59.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,803 (87.4%)260 (12.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,699 (87.2%)249 (12.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,400 (89.3%)167 (10.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,747 (89.7%)662 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,382 (89.0%)1,039 (11.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,473 (70.9%)605 (29.1%)
35 Years and over844 (81.9%)186 (18.1%)
Total21,432 (86.6%)3,316 (13.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Santa Cruz

Social sciences (3,423 | 15.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (2,342 | 10.7%), business (1,867 | 8.5%), computers & mathematics (1,846 | 8.4%), and literature & languages (1,715 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 21,905 individuals in Santa Cruz who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Santa Cruz
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,8468.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,34210.7%
Physical & Health Sciences9974.5%
Psychology1,4376.6%
Social Sciences3,42315.6%
Engineering1,4566.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies2761.3%
Science & Technology1,0074.6%
Business1,8678.5%
Education8063.7%
Literature & Languages1,7157.8%
Liberal Arts & History1,5937.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1,4946.8%
Communications7883.6%
Arts & Humanities8583.9%
Total21,905100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Santa Cruz

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Santa Cruz

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Santa Cruz are males with 2 vehicles (5,537, accounting for 38.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,314, making up 41.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Santa Cruz
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle368 (2.6%)575 (4.3%)
1 Vehicle2,557 (18.0%)2,871 (21.7%)
2 Vehicles5,537 (38.9%)5,314 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles2,444 (17.2%)2,286 (17.3%)
4 Vehicles1,937 (13.6%)1,243 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles1,388 (9.8%)928 (7.0%)
Total14,231 (100.0%)13,217 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Santa Cruz

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Santa Cruz are 10 to 14 minutes (6,115 commuters, 24.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (4,155 commuters, 16.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (3,937 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in Santa Cruz
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,1334.6%
5 to 9 Minutes3,93715.8%
10 to 14 Minutes6,11524.6%
15 to 19 Minutes4,15516.7%
20 to 24 Minutes2,59710.4%
25 to 29 Minutes5982.4%
30 to 34 Minutes1,4045.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1930.8%
40 to 44 Minutes4401.8%
45 to 59 Minutes2,0328.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1,7607.1%
90 or more Minutes4902.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Santa Cruz

The most common commute times in Santa Cruz are 10 to 14 minutes (3,162 commuters, 25.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,953 commuters, 23.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Santa Cruz
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes553 (4.4%)580 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,722 (13.9%)2,215 (17.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,162 (25.4%)2,953 (23.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,032 (16.4%)2,123 (17.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,231 (9.9%)1,366 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes348 (2.8%)250 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes599 (4.8%)805 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes110 (0.9%)83 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes252 (2.0%)188 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes998 (8.0%)1,034 (8.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,183 (9.5%)577 (4.6%)
90 or more Minutes239 (1.9%)251 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Santa Cruz

The most frequent times of departure to work in Santa Cruz are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,888, 15.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,084, 16.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Santa Cruz
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM190 (1.5%)177 (1.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM172 (1.4%)62 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM468 (3.8%)251 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM538 (4.3%)351 (2.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM782 (6.3%)658 (5.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,372 (11.0%)1,040 (8.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,212 (9.8%)1,399 (11.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,888 (15.2%)2,084 (16.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,544 (12.4%)1,215 (9.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,408 (11.3%)1,581 (12.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,125 (9.0%)1,032 (8.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM259 (2.1%)316 (2.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM794 (6.4%)1,506 (12.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM677 (5.4%)753 (6.1%)
Total12,429 (100.0%)12,425 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Santa Cruz

Occupancy by Ownership in Santa Cruz

Of the total 21,594 dwellings in Santa Cruz, owner-occupied units account for 10,157 (47.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 11,437 (53.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Santa Cruz
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10,15747.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11,43753.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units21,594100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Santa Cruz

Occupancy by Household Size in Santa Cruz
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,20228.7%
2-Person Household7,54935.0%
3-Person Household3,02414.0%
4+ Person Household4,81922.3%
Total Housing Units21,594100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Santa Cruz

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Santa Cruz
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,452 (39.5%)3,750 (60.5%)
2-Person Household3,726 (49.4%)3,823 (50.6%)
3-Person Household1,563 (51.7%)1,461 (48.3%)
4+ Person Household2,416 (50.1%)2,403 (49.9%)
Total Housing Units10,157 (47.0%)11,437 (53.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Santa Cruz

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Santa Cruz
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School216 (33.6%)426 (66.4%)
High School Diploma757 (42.0%)1,046 (58.0%)
College/Associate Degree2,581 (37.7%)4,274 (62.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,603 (53.7%)5,691 (46.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Santa Cruz

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Santa Cruz
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,28729.1%
35 to 44 Years3,13714.5%
45 to 54 Years3,60316.7%
55 to 64 Years3,48516.1%
65 to 74 Years3,18114.7%
75 to 84 Years1,2115.6%
85 Years and Over6903.2%
Total21,594100.0%

Housing Finances in Santa Cruz

Median Income by Occupancy in Santa Cruz

Median Income by Occupancy in Santa Cruz
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied10,157 (47.0%)$158,715
Renter-Occupied11,437 (53.0%)$67,977
Average21,594 (100.0%)$105,491

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Santa Cruz

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Santa Cruz
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000176 (1.7%)758 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99992 (0.9%)339 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99991 (0.9%)772 (6.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999117 (1.1%)511 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999130 (1.3%)446 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999458 (4.5%)1,103 (9.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999724 (7.1%)1,096 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999624 (6.1%)1,015 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999711 (7.0%)1,012 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,782 (17.5%)1,777 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more5,252 (51.7%)2,608 (22.8%)
Total10,157 (100.0%)11,437 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Santa Cruz

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Santa Cruz
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300193 (1.9%)206 (1.8%)
$300 to $499444 (4.4%)319 (2.8%)
$500 to $7991,253 (12.3%)485 (4.2%)
$800 to $999755 (7.4%)407 (3.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499948 (9.3%)932 (8.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999599 (5.9%)1,992 (17.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499738 (7.3%)2,458 (21.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999979 (9.6%)1,646 (14.4%)
$3,000 or more4,248 (41.8%)2,519 (22.0%)
Total10,157 (100.0%)11,437 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Santa Cruz

Housing Structures in Santa Cruz

Housing Structures in Santa Cruz
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached11,98255.5%
Single Unit, Attached1,9238.9%
2 Unit Apartments1,0614.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,5727.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,5997.4%
10 or more Apartments3,00313.9%
Mobile Home / Other4542.1%
Total21,594100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Santa Cruz

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Santa Cruz
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,266 (69.0%)3,716 (31.0%)
Single Unit, Attached925 (48.1%)998 (51.9%)
2 Unit Apartments160 (15.1%)901 (84.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments92 (5.9%)1,480 (94.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments123 (7.7%)1,476 (92.3%)
10 or more Apartments222 (7.4%)2,781 (92.6%)
Mobile Home / Other369 (81.3%)85 (18.7%)
Total10,157 (47.0%)11,437 (53.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Santa Cruz

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Santa Cruz
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room74 (0.7%)1,462 (12.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms941 (9.3%)4,089 (35.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,849 (37.9%)3,807 (33.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,674 (36.2%)1,486 (13.0%)
8 or more Rooms1,619 (15.9%)593 (5.2%)
Total10,157 (100.0%)11,437 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Santa Cruz

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Santa Cruz
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8,347 (82.2%)6,098 (53.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas149 (1.5%)463 (4.1%)
Electricity1,394 (13.7%)4,185 (36.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)17 (0.2%)
All other Fuels237 (2.3%)127 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used30 (0.3%)547 (4.8%)
Total10,157 (100.0%)11,437 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Santa Cruz

Household Vehicle Usage in Santa Cruz
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle315 (3.1%)1,467 (12.8%)
1 Vehicle2,748 (27.1%)4,430 (38.7%)
2 Vehicles4,101 (40.4%)3,530 (30.9%)
3 or more Vehicles2,993 (29.5%)2,010 (17.6%)
Total10,157 (100.0%)11,437 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Santa Cruz

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Santa Cruz

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,6216,536
Median Property Value$1,076,900$1,135,600
Median Household Income$95,536$4,278
Monthly Housing Costs$792$4,219
Real Estate Taxes$3,699$55

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Santa Cruz

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Santa Cruz
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000164 (4.5%)26 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99910 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999275 (7.6%)75 (1.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999126 (3.5%)238 (3.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999381 (10.5%)479 (7.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999570 (15.7%)1,436 (22.0%)
$1,000,000 or more2,095 (57.9%)4,282 (65.5%)
Total3,621 (100.0%)6,536 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Santa Cruz

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Santa Cruz
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000198 (5.5%)64 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999223 (6.2%)70 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999290 (8.0%)115 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999511 (14.1%)168 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999292 (8.1%)213 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999379 (10.5%)332 (5.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999754 (20.8%)332 (5.1%)
$150,000 or more974 (26.9%)1,028 (15.7%)
Total3,621 (100.0%)6,536 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Santa Cruz

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Santa Cruz
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x330 (9.1%)197,525 (3,022.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x162 (4.5%)267 (4.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x228 (6.3%)713 (10.9%)
4.0x or more2,852 (78.8%)712 (10.9%)
Total3,621 (100.0%)6,536 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Santa Cruz

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Santa Cruz
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800274 (7.6%)33 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499303 (8.4%)26 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,821 (77.9%)307 (4.7%)
Total3,621 (100.0%)6,536 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Santa Cruz

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Santa Cruz

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Santa Cruz
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,203 (97.7%)53 (2.4%)
6 to 18 Years8,430 (98.3%)149 (1.7%)
19 to 25 Years16,389 (97.0%)510 (3.0%)
26 to 34 Years5,991 (91.0%)593 (9.0%)
35 to 44 Years6,084 (94.5%)354 (5.5%)
45 to 54 Years6,054 (93.9%)394 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years5,812 (95.5%)273 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,015 (99.8%)8 (0.2%)
75 Years and older2,764 (99.7%)8 (0.3%)
Total58,742 (96.2%)2,342 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Santa Cruz

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Santa Cruz
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,203 (97.7%)53 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,430 (98.3%)149 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen16,389 (97.0%)510 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Santa Cruz

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Santa Cruz
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,673 (96.3%)218 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,102 (94.0%)387 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,123 (94.2%)192 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,528 (93.4%)249 (6.6%)
$100,000 and over30,827 (97.1%)938 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Santa Cruz

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Santa Cruz
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6682 (30.2%)1,628 (72.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,728 (20.1%)6,978 (81.3%)
19 to 25 Years2,061 (12.2%)15,040 (89.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,280 (19.4%)4,820 (73.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,041 (16.2%)5,169 (80.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,115 (17.3%)5,172 (80.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,072 (17.6%)4,877 (80.1%)
65 to 74 Years4,748 (94.5%)3,359 (66.9%)
75 Years and over2,719 (98.1%)1,877 (67.7%)
Total16,446 (26.9%)48,920 (80.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Santa Cruz

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Santa Cruz
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years136 (4.2%)91 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years986 (7.5%)1,047 (7.7%)
35 to 64 Years675 (7.2%)1,064 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years558 (22.8%)576 (22.4%)
75 Years and over439 (43.6%)904 (51.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Santa Cruz

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Santa Cruz: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years126 (1.0%)18 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years133 (1.4%)227 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years358 (14.6%)296 (11.5%)
75 Years and over232 (23.0%)287 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Santa Cruz: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years47 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years166 (1.3%)70 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years186 (2.0%)106 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years65 (2.6%)38 (1.5%)
75 Years and over29 (2.9%)260 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Santa Cruz: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years52 (1.6%)41 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years669 (5.1%)877 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years345 (3.7%)627 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years96 (3.9%)31 (1.2%)
75 Years and over170 (16.9%)266 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Santa Cruz: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years215 (1.6%)56 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years242 (2.6%)331 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years214 (8.7%)238 (9.3%)
75 Years and over247 (24.5%)437 (24.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Santa Cruz: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years52 (1.6%)18 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years62 (0.5%)70 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years78 (0.8%)194 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years80 (3.3%)122 (4.8%)
75 Years and over189 (18.8%)255 (14.4%)

Technology Access in Santa Cruz

Computing Device Access in Santa Cruz

Computing Device Access in Santa Cruz
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop19,76091.5%
Smartphone19,98192.5%
Tablet14,49567.1%
No Computing Device6262.9%
Total21,594100.0%

Internet Access in Santa Cruz

Internet Access in Santa Cruz
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet910.4%
Broadband Home17,91783.0%
Cellular Data Only1,8068.4%
Satellite Internet1,1445.3%
No Internet1,1785.5%
Total21,594100.0%

Santa Cruz Summary

Santa Cruz, California is a coastal city located in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It is situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 72 miles south of San Francisco. Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, natural beauty, and relaxed atmosphere. The city has a population of 63,000 people, making it the second-largest city in the county.

History

The area now known as Santa Cruz was first inhabited by the Ohlone people, who lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The first European to explore the area was Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolà, who arrived in 1769. The area was later colonized by the Spanish, who established the Mission Santa Cruz in 1791. The mission was the 12th of the 21 missions established by the Spanish in California.
In 1834, the Mexican government granted the land to the Castro family, who established a rancho in the area. The rancho was later sold to John Burns, who established the town of Santa Cruz in 1848. The town quickly grew, and by the late 19th century, it had become a popular tourist destination.

Geography

Santa Cruz is located on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 72 miles south of San Francisco. The city is situated on a coastal plain, with the Santa Cruz Mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The city has a total area of 24.2 square miles, of which 22.2 square miles is land and 2.0 square miles is water.
The climate in Santa Cruz is mild and temperate, with warm summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 57°F, and the average annual precipitation is 24.5 inches.

Economy

Santa Cruz has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including tourism, education, technology, and agriculture. The city is home to several major employers, including the University of California, Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and the Santa Cruz County government.
Tourism is a major industry in Santa Cruz, with the city attracting millions of visitors each year. The city is home to several popular attractions, including the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Santa Cruz Wharf, and the Mystery Spot.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Santa Cruz had a population of 59,946 people. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 4.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.3% of the population.
The median household income in Santa Cruz was $60,845, and the median family income was $76,945. The per capita income in the city was $31,945. About 11.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Santa Cruz?
Total Population of Santa Cruz is 61,367.
What is the Total Male Population of Santa Cruz?
Total Male Population of Santa Cruz is 30,324.
What is the Total Female Population of Santa Cruz?
Total Female Population of Santa Cruz is 31,043.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Santa Cruz?
There are 97.68 Males per 100 Females in Santa Cruz.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Santa Cruz?
There are 102.37 Females per 100 Males in Santa Cruz.
What is the Median Population Age in Santa Cruz?
Median Population Age in Santa Cruz is 29.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Santa Cruz
Average Family Size in Santa Cruz is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Santa Cruz
Average Household Size in Santa Cruz is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Santa Cruz?
Per Capita income in Santa Cruz is $51,956.
What is the Median Family Income in Santa Cruz?
Median Family Income in Santa Cruz is $165,792.
What is the Median Household income in Santa Cruz?
Median Household Income in Santa Cruz is $105,491.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Santa Cruz?
Income or Wage Gap in Santa Cruz is 39.3%.
Women in Santa Cruz earn 60.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Santa Cruz?
Family Income Deficit in Santa Cruz is $8,737.
Families that are below poverty line in Santa Cruz earn $8,737 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Santa Cruz?
Inequality or Gini Index in Santa Cruz is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Santa Cruz?
There are 33,847 People in the Labor Forcein in Santa Cruz.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Santa Cruz?
61.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Santa Cruz.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Santa Cruz?
Unemployment Rate in Santa Cruz is 6.2%.