About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Santa Cruz County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Santa Cruz County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Santa Cruz County was 261,547, a 1.02% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Santa Cruz County population was 264,240, an increase of 1.45% compared to a population of 260,475 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Santa Cruz County increased by 5,735. In this period, the peak population was 274,865 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Santa Cruz County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Santa Cruz County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Santa Cruz County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Santa Cruz County, CA (CASANT3POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Santa Cruz County, CA; Santa Cruz; residents; CA; population; and USA.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Santa Cruz County, California. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA (S1701ACS006087) from 2012 to 2023 about Santa Cruz County, CA; Santa Cruz; CA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Santa Cruz County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Santa Cruz County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 167,335 (62.90% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Santa Cruz County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Santa Cruz County is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Santa Cruz County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Santa Cruz County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Excluding Some Other Race, and Three or More Races (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA (B03002011E006087) from 2009 to 2023 about Santa Cruz County, CA; Santa Cruz; CA; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Santa Cruz, CA population pyramid, which represents the Santa Cruz population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Santa Cruz, CA, is 12.8.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Santa Cruz, CA, is 17.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Santa Cruz, CA is 30.7.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Santa Cruz, CA is 5.6.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Santa Cruz population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Santa Cruz for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Santa Cruz for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Santa Cruz for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Santa Cruz Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Santa Cruz population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Santa Cruz. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Santa Cruz by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Santa Cruz.

Key observations

The largest age group in Santa Cruz, CA was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 11,163 (18.31%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Santa Cruz, CA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 776 (1.27%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Santa Cruz is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Santa Cruz total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Santa Cruz Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA (B03002013E006087) from 2009 to 2023 about Santa Cruz County, CA; Santa Cruz; white; latino; hispanic; CA; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Santa Cruz. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Santa Cruz population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 65.78% of the total residents in Santa Cruz. Notably, the median household income for White households is $118,469. Interestingly, White is both the largest group and the one with the highest median household income, which stands at $118,469.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Santa Cruz.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Santa Cruz median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA was 93116.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA reached a record high of 93116.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 72956.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA was 11.20% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA reached a record high of 15.30 in January of 2014 and a record low of 10.90 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

The sea-cliff bedstraw (Galium buxifolium) data set contains two types of information, formatted as CSV worksheets: 1) Spatial coordinates (WGS 84) of known population occurrences on Santa Cruz and San Miguel Islands, California, as of 2006 (sensitive locality information); 2) Demographic data measured at four populations growing on Santa Cruz Island. Three of the populations were measured in 2005 and 2006, the fourth was measured in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2014.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA was 145237.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA reached a record high of 158244.00000 in January of 2009 and a record low of 145237.00000 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA was 222.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA reached a record high of 879.00000 in January of 2014 and a record low of 182.00000 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Santa Cruz County, CA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Resident Population in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (MSA) was 262.40600 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (MSA) reached a record high of 274.85600 in January of 2017 and a record low of 248.75800 in January of 2006. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Net County-to-County Migration Flow (5-year estimate) for Santa Cruz County, CA (DISCONTINUED) (NETMIGNACS006087) from 2009 to 2020 about Santa Cruz County, CA; Santa Cruz; migration; flow; Net; CA; 5-year; and population.

Historical Dataset of Santa Cruz County Office Of Education School District is provided by PublicSchoolReview and contain statistics on metrics:Comparison of Diversity Score Trends,Total Revenues Trends,Total Expenditure Trends,Average Revenue Per Student Trends,Average Expenditure Per Student Trends,Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends,Math Proficiency Trends,Graduation Rate Trends,Overall School District Rank Trends,American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023),Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023),Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Santa Cruz County, CA (LAUCN060870000000005) from Jan 1990 to Apr 2025 about Santa Cruz County, CA; Santa Cruz; CA; household survey; employment; persons; and USA.