Demographics in Santa Cruz, CA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Santa Cruz?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

60,953

Male

30,134

49.4%

Female

30,819

50.6%

Median Age

30.7

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

65.8%

Black

1.9%

Hispanic

22.4%

Asian

9.9%

Two or More

12.9%

Other

8.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

33.5%

High School or Higher

39.5%

Foreign Born

12.8%

Veterans

2.2%

Married

29.2%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Santa Cruz, CA has a population of 60,953 with a median age of 30.7. The racial makeup is 65.8% White, 22.4% Hispanic, 1.9% Black, 9.9% Asian. About 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 12.8%.