Santa Cruz County, CA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
266,021
Male
132,752
49.9%
Female
133,269
50.1%
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
17.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher29.4%
High School or Higher39.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.8%
Married
39.4%
Santa Cruz County, CA has a population of 266,021 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 62.8% of the population. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 17.7% of residents are foreign-born.