Santa Cruz County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$109,266
Per Capita Income
$55,717
Poverty Rate
11.2%
SNAP Recipients
9.3%
Gini Index
0.483
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K11.5%
$25K–$50K12.3%
$50K–$75K11.2%
$75K–$100K11.5%
$100K–$150K17.1%
$150K–$200K12.6%
$200K+23.7%
The median household income in Santa Cruz County, CA is $109,266 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $55,717. 11.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.483 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).