Soquel, CA

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Soquel Overview

10,505
TOTAL POPULATION
5,212
MALE POPULATION
5,293
FEMALE POPULATION
98.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$61,066
PER CAPITA INCOME
$146,346
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$113,918
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,519
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Soquel Zip Codes

Soquel Area Codes

Race in Soquel

The most populous races in Soquel are White / Caucasian (8,499 | 80.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2,195 | 20.9%), and Two or more Races (1,068 | 10.2%).
Race in Soquel
Race# Population% Population
Asian4143.9%
Black / African American340.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,19520.9%
Native / Alaskan490.5%
White / Caucasian8,49980.9%
Two or more Races1,06810.2%
Some other Race4414.2%
Total10,505100.0%

Ancestry in Soquel

The most populous ancestries reported in Soquel are English (1,645 | 15.7%), Mexican (1,562 | 14.9%), Irish (1,561 | 14.9%), German (1,356 | 12.9%), and Italian (904 | 8.6%), together accounting for 66.9% of all Soquel residents.
Ancestry in Soquel
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1101.1%
Arab1621.5%
Argentinean210.2%
Australian560.5%
Austrian880.8%
Belgian80.1%
Bhutanese1201.1%
British1591.5%
Burmese920.9%
Canadian450.4%
Central American3453.3%
Cherokee620.6%
Croatian500.5%
Czech140.1%
Czechoslovakian90.1%
Danish2041.9%
Dutch1281.2%
Eastern European670.6%
English1,64515.7%
Estonian100.1%
European2602.5%
Finnish160.2%
French1981.9%
French Canadian270.3%
German1,35612.9%
Greek1261.2%
Guatemalan2742.6%
Hungarian160.2%
Indian (Asian)1121.1%
Irish1,56114.9%
Italian9048.6%
Japanese130.1%
Korean2292.2%
Lebanese1061.0%
Maltese110.1%
Mexican1,56214.9%
Mexican American Indian180.2%
Mongolian180.2%
Native Hawaiian250.2%
Navajo230.2%
Northern European300.3%
Norwegian2652.5%
Polish1661.6%
Portuguese2592.5%
Puerto Rican320.3%
Romanian110.1%
Russian2222.1%
Salvadoran710.7%
Scandinavian250.2%
Scotch-Irish1181.1%
Scottish2072.0%
Seminole310.3%
Serbian470.4%
Slovene280.3%
South American210.2%
Spaniard600.6%
Spanish600.6%
Swedish1971.9%
Swiss180.2%
Syrian570.5%
Thai540.5%
Welsh2011.9%
Yaqui130.1%
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Immigrants in Soquel

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Soquel came from Latin America (529 | 5.0%), Central America (498 | 4.7%), Europe (347 | 3.3%), Mexico (323 | 3.1%), and Asia (274 | 2.6%), together accounting for 18.8% of all Soquel residents.
Immigrants in Soquel
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa160.2%
Argentina90.1%
Asia2742.6%
Australia200.2%
Belgium80.1%
Cambodia130.1%
Canada770.7%
Caribbean220.2%
Central America4984.7%
China370.4%
Cuba220.2%
Denmark70.1%
Eastern Africa90.1%
Eastern Asia1721.6%
Eastern Europe80.1%
England700.7%
Europe3473.3%
Germany700.7%
Guatemala1751.7%
Hong Kong180.2%
Hungary80.1%
Italy80.1%
Japan650.6%
Korea700.7%
Latin America5295.0%
Lebanon290.3%
Malaysia180.2%
Mexico3233.1%
Morocco70.1%
Netherlands1271.2%
Northern Africa70.1%
Northern Europe1011.0%
Norway80.1%
Oceania200.2%
Philippines260.3%
Portugal100.1%
Saudi Arabia160.2%
Scotland70.1%
South America90.1%
South Eastern Asia570.5%
Southern Europe180.2%
Switzerland150.1%
Western Asia450.4%
Western Europe2202.1%
Zimbabwe90.1%
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Sex and Age in Soquel

Sex and Age in Soquel

The most populous age groups in Soquel are 60 to 64 Years (482 | 9.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (486 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Soquel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years183 (3.5%)308 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years299 (5.7%)203 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Years415 (8.0%)227 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Years356 (6.8%)306 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years411 (7.9%)486 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years216 (4.1%)186 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years234 (4.5%)281 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years265 (5.1%)359 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years347 (6.7%)423 (8.0%)
45 to 49 Years385 (7.4%)179 (3.4%)
50 to 54 Years323 (6.2%)346 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years273 (5.2%)377 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years482 (9.2%)355 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years393 (7.5%)430 (8.1%)
70 to 74 Years420 (8.1%)344 (6.5%)
75 to 79 Years118 (2.3%)131 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years66 (1.3%)130 (2.5%)
85 Years and over26 (0.5%)222 (4.2%)
Total5,212 (100.0%)5,293 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Soquel

Median Family Size in Soquel

The median family size in Soquel is 3.25 persons per family, with single male/father families (86 | 3.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.34 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (374 | 15.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Soquel
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,020 (81.5%)3.32
Single Male/Father86 (3.5%)3.34
Single Female/Mother374 (15.1%)2.82
Total Families2,480 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Soquel

The median household size in Soquel is 2.52 persons per household, with single male/father households (86 | 2.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.74 persons per household. non-family households (1,647 | 39.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Soquel
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,020 (48.9%)3.45
Single Male/Father86 (2.1%)3.74
Single Female/Mother374 (9.1%)3.15
Non-family1,647 (39.9%)1.17
Total Households4,127 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Soquel

Out of a total of 4,127 households in Soquel, 2,480 (60.1%) are family households, while 1,647 (39.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 957, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,391.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Soquel
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,391 (33.7%)
2-Person Households957 (23.2%)208 (5.0%)
3-Person Households635 (15.4%)28 (0.7%)
4-Person Households537 (13.0%)20 (0.5%)
5-Person Households235 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households50 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households66 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,480 (60.1%)1,647 (39.9%)

Female Fertility in Soquel

Fertility by Age in Soquel

Average fertility rate in Soquel is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 80.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Soquel
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years19 (19.6%)20.0
35 to 50 years78 (80.4%)74.0
Total97 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Soquel

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Soquel
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Soquel

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Soquel
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree89 (91.7%)155.0
Graduate Degree8 (8.3%)22.0
Total97 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Soquel

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Soquel
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Soquel

Income Overview in Soquel

Per Capita Income in Soquel is $61,066, while median incomes of families and households are $146,346 and $113,918 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,505$61,066
Median Family Income2,480$146,346
Mean Family Income2,480$190,879
Median Household Income4,127$113,918
Mean Household Income4,127$154,464
Income Deficit2,480$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,50541.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,50558.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,5050.46

Earnings by Sex in Soquel

Average Earnings in Soquel are $55,217, $70,447 for men and $40,947 for women, a difference of 41.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Soquel
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,992 (50.9%)$70,447
Female2,882 (49.1%)$40,947
Total5,874 (100.0%)$55,217

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Soquel

The most common earnings brackets in Soquel are $100,000+ for men (1,038 | 34.7%) and $100,000+ for women (668 | 23.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Soquel
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less107 (3.6%)195 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999131 (4.4%)91 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49986 (2.9%)83 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99954 (1.8%)208 (7.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)110 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99966 (2.2%)8 (0.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49924 (0.8%)79 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99923 (0.8%)61 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49914 (0.5%)56 (1.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (0.8%)59 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999106 (3.5%)193 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99974 (2.5%)187 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999197 (6.6%)86 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999115 (3.8%)88 (3.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999212 (7.1%)112 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99954 (1.8%)22 (0.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999136 (4.5%)236 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999187 (6.2%)112 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999343 (11.5%)228 (7.9%)
$100,000+1,038 (34.7%)668 (23.2%)
Total2,992 (100.0%)2,882 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Soquel

Average earnings in Soquel are $76,659 for men and $57,799 for women, a difference of 24.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $160,515, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,333. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,508, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,091.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Soquel
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,333$31,667
High School Diploma$50,227$30,091
College or Associate's Degree$75,443$45,611
Bachelor's Degree$109,211$68,333
Graduate Degree$160,515$76,508
Total$76,659$57,799

Family Income in Soquel

Family Income Brackets in Soquel

According to the Soquel family income data, there are 878 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Soquel
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000220.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999220.9%
$25,000 to $34,999351.4%
$35,000 to $49,999843.4%
$50,000 to $74,99930012.1%
$75,000 to $99,99926810.8%
$100,000 to $149,99953821.7%
$150,000 to $199,99933213.4%
$200,000+87835.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Soquel

6-person families (78 | 3.2%) account for the highest median family income in Soquel with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (1,102 | 44.4%) have the highest median income of $64,861 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Soquel
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,102 (44.4%)$129,722
3-Person Families543 (21.9%)$153,577
4-Person Families497 (20.0%)$188,073
5-Person Families226 (9.1%)$111,826
6-Person Families78 (3.2%)$250,001
7+ Person Families34 (1.4%)$0
Total2,480 (100.0%)$146,346

Family Income by Number of Earners in Soquel

The median family income in Soquel is $146,346, with families comprising 3+ earners (326) having the highest median family income of $188,646, while families with 1 earner (672) have the lowest median family income of $113,026, accounting for 13.2% and 27.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Soquel
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners200 (8.1%)$134,688
1 Earner672 (27.1%)$113,026
2 Earners1,282 (51.7%)$152,525
3+ Earners326 (13.2%)$188,646
Total2,480 (100.0%)$146,346

Household Income in Soquel

Household Income Brackets in Soquel

With 995 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Soquel, accounting for 24.1% of all households. In contrast, only 136 households (3.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Soquel
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001363.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991493.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991533.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991824.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991443.5%
$50,000 to $74,99957013.8%
$75,000 to $99,99944610.8%
$100,000 to $149,99977618.8%
$150,000 to $199,99957814.0%
$200,000+99524.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Soquel

The median household income in Soquel is $113,918, with the highest median household income of $135,774 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,555 households (37.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 35 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Soquel
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years35 (0.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years960 (23.3%)$115,761
45 to 64 Years1,555 (37.7%)$135,774
65+ Years1,577 (38.2%)$74,821
Total4,127 (100.0%)$113,918

Poverty in Soquel

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Soquel

With 5.5% poverty level for males and 7.0% for females among the residents of Soquel, 16 and 17 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (14.4%) and 119 females (20.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Soquel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years9 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)13 (6.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years32 (14.4%)25 (17.0%)
18 to 24 Years58 (11.6%)119 (20.1%)
25 to 34 Years9 (2.0%)61 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years11 (1.8%)8 (1.0%)
45 to 54 Years32 (4.5%)10 (1.9%)
55 to 64 Years32 (4.2%)47 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years99 (12.2%)22 (2.8%)
75 Years and over5 (2.4%)67 (13.9%)
Total287 (5.5%)372 (7.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Soquel

According to the poverty statistics in Soquel, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 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 Soquel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years183 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)
5 Years57 (86.4%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years513 (100.0%)205 (94.0%)
12 to 14 Years126 (100.0%)197 (100.0%)
15 Years43 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years190 (85.6%)122 (83.0%)
18 to 24 Years444 (88.4%)473 (79.9%)
25 to 34 Years441 (98.0%)406 (86.9%)
35 to 44 Years601 (98.2%)774 (99.0%)
45 to 54 Years676 (95.5%)515 (98.1%)
55 to 64 Years723 (95.8%)685 (93.6%)
65 to 74 Years714 (87.8%)752 (97.2%)
75 Years and over205 (97.6%)416 (86.1%)
Total4,916 (94.5%)4,910 (93.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Soquel

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Soquel show that 0.6% or 13 of the total 2,020 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.2%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Soquel
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,080 (98.8%)13 (1.2%)
1 or 2 Children700 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children227 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,007 (99.4%)13 (0.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Soquel

According to the poverty data in Soquel, 23.3% or 20 single-father households and 3.2% or 12 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (29.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (7.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Soquel
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children11 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (23.7%)12 (7.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (23.3%)12 (3.2%)

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

The poverty data for Soquel shows that 13 of the married-couple family households (0.6%) and 32 of the single-parent households (7.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (1.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 household (10.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Soquel
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (1.2%)11 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)21 (10.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (0.6%)32 (7.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Soquel

Employment by Class of Employer in Soquel

Among the 4,995 employed individuals in Soquel, private company employees (3,117 | 62.4%), local government employees (586 | 11.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (482 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Soquel
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,11762.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2214.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4268.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations4829.7%
Local Government Employees58611.7%
State Government Employees1132.3%
Federal Government Employees340.7%
Unpaid Family Workers160.3%
Total4,995100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Soquel

According to the labor force statistics for Soquel, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,774), 62.9% or 5,519 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 248 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 89.9% or 1,108 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.2% or 168 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Soquel
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years229 (40.5%)21 (9.2%)
20 to 24 Years617 (68.8%)168 (27.2%)
25 to 29 Years284 (70.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years449 (87.2%)9 (2.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,175 (84.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,108 (89.9%)22 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years478 (73.5%)21 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years543 (64.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years584 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over51 (7.4%)8 (15.7%)
Total5,519 (62.9%)248 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Soquel

According to labor force statistics for Soquel, 80.2% of individuals (4,035) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,031) are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 52 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 83.0% or 1,266 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.9% or 36 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Soquel
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School138 (49.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma724 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,266 (83.0%)18 (1.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,910 (81.7%)44 (1.9%)
Total4,035 (80.2%)65 (1.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Soquel

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Soquel are Management (890 | 16.9%), Community & Social Service (747 | 14.2%), Education Instruction & Library (361 | 6.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (335 | 6.4%), and Business & Financial (333 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Soquel

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Soquel, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (83.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (82.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (79.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.2%), and Health Technologists (74.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Soquel
OccupationMaleFemale
Management403 (45.3%)487 (54.7%)
Business & Financial179 (53.7%)154 (46.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science278 (83.0%)57 (17.0%)
Computers & Mathematics135 (82.3%)29 (17.7%)
Architecture & Engineering114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science29 (50.9%)28 (49.1%)
Community & Social Service 296 (39.6%)451 (60.4%)
Education, Arts & Media64 (59.3%)44 (40.7%)
Legal Services & Support38 (49.3%)39 (50.6%)
Education Instruction & Library73 (20.2%)288 (79.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment121 (60.2%)80 (39.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating72 (24.8%)218 (75.2%)
Health Technologists72 (25.7%)208 (74.3%)
Total (Category)1,228 (47.3%)1,367 (52.7%)
Total (Overall)2,785 (52.9%)2,478 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Soquel are Food Preparation & Serving (246 | 4.7%), Personal Care & Service (179 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (130 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (102 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (69 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Soquel

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Soquel, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (64.6%), and Personal Care & Service (48.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Soquel
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (8.8%)93 (91.2%)
Security & Protection69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving87 (35.4%)159 (64.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance86 (66.1%)44 (33.9%)
Personal Care & Service93 (52.0%)86 (48.0%)
Total (Category)344 (47.4%)382 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)2,785 (52.9%)2,478 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Soquel are Sales & Related (490 | 9.3%), and Office & Administration (442 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Soquel

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Soquel
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related230 (46.9%)260 (53.1%)
Office & Administration145 (32.8%)297 (67.2%)
Total (Category)375 (40.2%)557 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)2,785 (52.9%)2,478 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Soquel are Construction & Extraction (296 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (158 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (45 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Soquel

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Soquel
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction296 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)499 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,785 (52.9%)2,478 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Soquel are Production (211 | 4.0%), Material Moving (174 | 3.3%), and Transportation (126 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Soquel

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Soquel
OccupationMaleFemale
Production133 (63.0%)78 (37.0%)
Transportation126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving80 (46.0%)94 (54.0%)
Total (Category)339 (66.3%)172 (33.7%)
Total (Overall)2,785 (52.9%)2,478 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Soquel

Employment Industries in Soquel

The major employment industries in Soquel include Educational Services (710 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (578 | 11.0%), Construction (522 | 9.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (443 | 8.4%), and Professional & Scientific (421 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Soquel

Employment Industries by Sex in Soquel

The Soquel industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Construction (85.8%), and Wholesale Trade (80.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (72.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (71.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (68.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Soquel
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting9 (29.0%)22 (71.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction448 (85.8%)74 (14.2%)
Manufacturing309 (73.6%)111 (26.4%)
Wholesale Trade157 (80.9%)37 (19.1%)
Retail Trade216 (37.4%)362 (62.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information76 (63.3%)44 (36.7%)
Finance & Insurance73 (36.1%)129 (63.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing66 (49.2%)68 (50.7%)
Professional & Scientific217 (51.5%)204 (48.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support56 (50.4%)55 (49.5%)
Educational Services196 (27.6%)514 (72.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance140 (31.6%)303 (68.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation220 (61.3%)139 (38.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services199 (54.4%)167 (45.6%)
Public Administration163 (65.7%)85 (34.3%)
Total2,785 (52.9%)2,478 (47.1%)

Education in Soquel

School Enrollment in Soquel

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,590 students in Soquel are college / undergraduate (729 | 28.1%), middle school (588 | 22.7%), and high school (485 | 18.7%).
School Enrollment in Soquel
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1887.3%
Kindergarten461.8%
Elementary School41616.1%
Middle School58822.7%
High School48518.7%
College / Undergraduate72928.1%
Graduate / Professional1385.3%
Total2,590100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Soquel

Out of a total of 2,590 students who are enrolled in schools in Soquel, 445 (17.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,145 (82.8%) 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 88 (71.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 355 (89.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Soquel
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds36 (29.0%)88 (71.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old435 (88.2%)58 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds543 (86.3%)86 (13.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds355 (89.4%)42 (10.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds166 (87.4%)24 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds408 (80.9%)96 (19.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds52 (81.2%)12 (18.8%)
35 Years and over150 (79.4%)39 (20.6%)
Total2,145 (82.8%)445 (17.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Soquel

Social sciences (428 | 12.7%), business (412 | 12.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (372 | 11.0%), visual & performing arts (350 | 10.4%), and science & technology (244 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 3,376 individuals in Soquel who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Soquel
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1705.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural37211.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1213.6%
Psychology2146.3%
Social Sciences42812.7%
Engineering1995.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies170.5%
Science & Technology2447.2%
Business41212.2%
Education1344.0%
Literature & Languages2437.2%
Liberal Arts & History1885.6%
Visual & Performing Arts35010.4%
Communications1173.5%
Arts & Humanities1675.0%
Total3,376100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Soquel

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Soquel

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Soquel are males with 2 vehicles (1,259, accounting for 47.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (780, making up 54.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Soquel
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)9 (0.4%)
1 Vehicle343 (12.9%)439 (18.9%)
2 Vehicles1,259 (47.2%)780 (33.6%)
3 Vehicles621 (23.3%)520 (22.4%)
4 Vehicles241 (9.0%)355 (15.3%)
5 or more Vehicles204 (7.6%)220 (9.5%)
Total2,668 (100.0%)2,323 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Soquel

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Soquel are 15 to 19 minutes (1,101 commuters, 25.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (709 commuters, 16.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (434 commuters, 10.1%).
Commute Time in Soquel
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1373.2%
5 to 9 Minutes43410.1%
10 to 14 Minutes70916.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1,10125.6%
20 to 24 Minutes3297.7%
25 to 29 Minutes2014.7%
30 to 34 Minutes2956.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1593.7%
40 to 44 Minutes801.9%
45 to 59 Minutes2926.8%
60 to 89 Minutes4009.3%
90 or more Minutes1583.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Soquel

The most common commute times in Soquel are 15 to 19 minutes (618 commuters, 26.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (483 commuters, 25.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Soquel
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes48 (2.0%)89 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes204 (8.6%)230 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes417 (17.6%)292 (15.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes618 (26.2%)483 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes146 (6.2%)183 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes81 (3.4%)120 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes160 (6.8%)135 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes98 (4.2%)61 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes71 (3.0%)9 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes164 (6.9%)128 (6.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes244 (10.3%)156 (8.1%)
90 or more Minutes112 (4.7%)46 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Soquel

The most frequent times of departure to work in Soquel are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (389, 16.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (472, 24.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Soquel
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM197 (8.3%)88 (4.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM114 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM105 (4.4%)62 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM216 (9.1%)78 (4.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM155 (6.6%)113 (5.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM227 (9.6%)168 (8.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM234 (9.9%)472 (24.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM220 (9.3%)181 (9.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM189 (8.0%)175 (9.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM389 (16.5%)287 (14.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM42 (1.8%)145 (7.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (0.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM204 (8.6%)91 (4.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM71 (3.0%)63 (3.3%)
Total2,363 (100.0%)1,932 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Soquel

Occupancy by Ownership in Soquel

Of the total 4,127 dwellings in Soquel, owner-occupied units account for 3,028 (73.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,099 (26.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Soquel
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,02873.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,09926.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,127100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Soquel

Occupancy by Household Size in Soquel
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,39133.7%
2-Person Household1,16528.2%
3-Person Household66316.1%
4+ Person Household90822.0%
Total Housing Units4,127100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Soquel

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Soquel
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,104 (79.4%)287 (20.6%)
2-Person Household902 (77.4%)263 (22.6%)
3-Person Household347 (52.3%)316 (47.7%)
4+ Person Household675 (74.3%)233 (25.7%)
Total Housing Units3,028 (73.4%)1,099 (26.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Soquel

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Soquel
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School85 (57.8%)62 (42.2%)
High School Diploma582 (80.9%)137 (19.1%)
College/Associate Degree911 (64.0%)513 (36.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,450 (78.9%)387 (21.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Soquel

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Soquel
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3257.9%
35 to 44 Years67016.2%
45 to 54 Years68916.7%
55 to 64 Years86621.0%
65 to 74 Years1,05725.6%
75 to 84 Years3157.6%
85 Years and Over2055.0%
Total4,127100.0%

Housing Finances in Soquel

Median Income by Occupancy in Soquel

Median Income by Occupancy in Soquel
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,028 (73.4%)$118,750
Renter-Occupied1,099 (26.6%)$85,861
Average4,127 (100.0%)$113,918

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Soquel

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Soquel
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00088 (2.9%)23 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)26 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99973 (2.4%)74 (6.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99983 (2.7%)18 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (0.8%)28 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999116 (3.8%)67 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999113 (3.7%)33 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999425 (14.0%)145 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999215 (7.1%)231 (21.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999663 (21.9%)111 (10.1%)
$150,000 or more1,229 (40.6%)343 (31.2%)
Total3,028 (100.0%)1,099 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Soquel

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Soquel
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300266 (8.8%)9 (0.8%)
$300 to $49980 (2.6%)12 (1.1%)
$500 to $799311 (10.3%)24 (2.2%)
$800 to $999242 (8.0%)52 (4.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499324 (10.7%)112 (10.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999161 (5.3%)127 (11.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499364 (12.0%)221 (20.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999262 (8.6%)45 (4.1%)
$3,000 or more1,018 (33.6%)444 (40.4%)
Total3,028 (100.0%)1,099 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Soquel

Housing Structures in Soquel

Housing Structures in Soquel
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,51761.0%
Single Unit, Attached42710.3%
2 Unit Apartments380.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1473.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments701.7%
10 or more Apartments561.4%
Mobile Home / Other87221.1%
Total4,127100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Soquel

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Soquel
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,958 (77.8%)559 (22.2%)
Single Unit, Attached198 (46.4%)229 (53.6%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments51 (34.7%)96 (65.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other821 (94.2%)51 (5.9%)
Total3,028 (73.4%)1,099 (26.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Soquel

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Soquel
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room46 (1.5%)56 (5.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms465 (15.4%)203 (18.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,192 (39.4%)467 (42.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms859 (28.4%)338 (30.8%)
8 or more Rooms466 (15.4%)35 (3.2%)
Total3,028 (100.0%)1,099 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Soquel

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Soquel
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,562 (84.6%)605 (55.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas39 (1.3%)94 (8.6%)
Electricity273 (9.0%)338 (30.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels44 (1.5%)31 (2.8%)
No Fuel Used110 (3.6%)31 (2.8%)
Total3,028 (100.0%)1,099 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Soquel

Household Vehicle Usage in Soquel
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle151 (5.0%)40 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle949 (31.3%)368 (33.5%)
2 Vehicles1,049 (34.6%)434 (39.5%)
3 or more Vehicles879 (29.0%)257 (23.4%)
Total3,028 (100.0%)1,099 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Soquel

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Soquel

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,2721,756
Median Property Value$584,400$955,800
Median Household Income$82,639$890
Monthly Housing Costs$805$991
Real Estate Taxes$3,151$27

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Soquel

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Soquel
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00057 (4.5%)8 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99910 (0.8%)10 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999376 (29.6%)59 (3.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999141 (11.1%)154 (8.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999154 (12.1%)154 (8.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999176 (13.8%)599 (34.1%)
$1,000,000 or more358 (28.1%)772 (44.0%)
Total1,272 (100.0%)1,756 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Soquel

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Soquel
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00083 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999111 (8.7%)5 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99994 (7.4%)68 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99986 (6.8%)22 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999260 (20.4%)27 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999117 (9.2%)165 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999182 (14.3%)98 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more339 (26.7%)481 (27.4%)
Total1,272 (100.0%)1,756 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Soquel

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Soquel
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x290 (22.8%)160,577 (9,144.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x51 (4.0%)55 (3.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x134 (10.5%)217 (12.4%)
4.0x or more742 (58.3%)229 (13.0%)
Total1,272 (100.0%)1,756 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Soquel

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Soquel
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800253 (19.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499133 (10.5%)61 (3.5%)
$800 to $1,499694 (54.6%)87 (5.0%)
Total1,272 (100.0%)1,756 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Soquel

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Soquel

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Soquel
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years572 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,564 (96.5%)57 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,010 (96.7%)35 (3.4%)
26 to 34 Years850 (97.4%)23 (2.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,358 (97.8%)30 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,180 (95.7%)53 (4.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,421 (95.6%)66 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,541 (97.1%)46 (2.9%)
75 Years and older684 (98.7%)9 (1.3%)
Total10,180 (97.0%)319 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Soquel

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Soquel
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born572 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,564 (96.5%)57 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,010 (96.7%)35 (3.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Soquel

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Soquel
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000438 (86.2%)70 (13.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999446 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,212 (94.8%)66 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,053 (94.2%)65 (5.8%)
$100,000 and over6,925 (98.3%)118 (1.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Soquel

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Soquel
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6127 (22.2%)450 (78.7%)
6 to 18 Years299 (18.4%)1,330 (82.1%)
19 to 25 Years109 (10.4%)901 (86.2%)
25 to 34 Years109 (12.5%)749 (85.8%)
35 to 44 Years131 (9.4%)1,257 (90.6%)
45 to 54 Years105 (8.5%)1,102 (89.4%)
55 to 64 Years240 (16.1%)1,248 (83.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,402 (88.3%)927 (58.4%)
75 Years and over684 (98.7%)439 (63.3%)
Total3,206 (30.5%)8,403 (80.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Soquel

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Soquel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years137 (14.0%)32 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years148 (15.5%)258 (24.4%)
35 to 64 Years186 (9.0%)82 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years177 (21.8%)134 (17.3%)
75 Years and over85 (40.5%)207 (42.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Soquel

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Soquel: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years43 (2.1%)26 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years92 (11.3%)36 (4.6%)
75 Years and over30 (14.3%)44 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Soquel: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (1.4%)29 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years49 (6.0%)11 (1.4%)
75 Years and over10 (4.8%)139 (28.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Soquel: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years137 (14.0%)32 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years148 (15.5%)191 (18.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (3.2%)32 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years44 (5.4%)56 (7.2%)
75 Years and over41 (19.5%)158 (32.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Soquel: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)67 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years93 (4.5%)16 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years65 (8.0%)56 (7.2%)
75 Years and over34 (16.2%)45 (9.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Soquel: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (1.7%)11 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years27 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (4.8%)45 (9.3%)

Technology Access in Soquel

Computing Device Access in Soquel

Computing Device Access in Soquel
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,60387.3%
Smartphone3,68289.2%
Tablet2,78367.4%
No Computing Device1884.6%
Total4,127100.0%

Internet Access in Soquel

Internet Access in Soquel
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet280.7%
Broadband Home3,43883.3%
Cellular Data Only1273.1%
Satellite Internet1243.0%
No Internet4049.8%
Total4,127100.0%

Soquel Summary

Soquel is a small unincorporated community located in Santa Cruz County, California. It is situated on the northern edge of the Monterey Bay, about 10 miles south of the city of Santa Cruz. The population of Soquel was estimated to be 4,845 in 2019.

History

Soquel was originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, who lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The first Europeans to settle in the area were Spanish missionaries, who established the Mission Santa Cruz in 1791. The mission was abandoned in 1834, and the land was divided into large ranchos. In 1848, the area was ceded to the United States as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
In the late 19th century, the area was settled by farmers and ranchers, who grew crops such as wheat, barley, and oats. The town of Soquel was founded in 1868, and the first post office was established in 1871. The town was named after the Soquel Creek, which runs through the area.

Geography

Soquel is located in the northern part of Santa Cruz County, about 10 miles south of the city of Santa Cruz. It is situated on the northern edge of the Monterey Bay, and is bordered by the cities of Capitola and Aptos to the south, and the Santa Cruz Mountains to the east. The town covers an area of 4.3 square miles, and has a population density of 1,093 people per square mile.
The climate in Soquel is mild and temperate, with warm summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature is 57°F, and the average annual precipitation is 24 inches.

Economy

The economy of Soquel is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is home to several wineries and vineyards, and is a popular destination for wine tasting. Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy, with crops such as strawberries, apples, and pumpkins being grown in the area.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and art galleries. The local economy is also supported by the nearby University of California, Santa Cruz, which employs many of the town’s residents.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Soquel was estimated to be 4,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Asian, 4.2% African American, and 2.9% other. The median household income was $90,945, and the median home value was $845,000.
The town is served by the Soquel Union Elementary School District, which includes four elementary schools and one middle school. The nearest high school is Soquel High School, which is part of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Soquel?
Total Population of Soquel is 10,505.
What is the Total Male Population of Soquel?
Total Male Population of Soquel is 5,212.
What is the Total Female Population of Soquel?
Total Female Population of Soquel is 5,293.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Soquel?
There are 98.47 Males per 100 Females in Soquel.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Soquel?
There are 101.55 Females per 100 Males in Soquel.
What is the Median Population Age in Soquel?
Median Population Age in Soquel is 42.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Soquel
Average Family Size in Soquel is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Soquel
Average Household Size in Soquel is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Soquel?
Per Capita income in Soquel is $61,066.
What is the Median Family Income in Soquel?
Median Family Income in Soquel is $146,346.
What is the Median Household income in Soquel?
Median Household Income in Soquel is $113,918.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Soquel?
Income or Wage Gap in Soquel is 41.9%.
Women in Soquel earn 58.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Soquel?
Inequality or Gini Index in Soquel is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Soquel?
There are 5,519 People in the Labor Forcein in Soquel.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Soquel?
62.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Soquel.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Soquel?
Unemployment Rate in Soquel is 4.5%.