California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 264,926 (100%) |
| Population Density | 595 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $111,093 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,941 |
| Median Home Value | $1,027,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 106,977 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 58,079 (54.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 38,819 (36.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,079 (9.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 96,898 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Family Households | 60,436 (62.4%) |
The table below compares Santa Cruz County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25 | 58th |
| Population Density | # 10 | 84th |
| Median Household Income | # 11 | 82nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 10 | 84th |
| Diversity Index | # 24 | 60th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
