Jobs & Employment in Santa Cruz, CA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

Labor Force

33,751

Employed

31,615

Mean Commute

18 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

53.0%

Carpool

6.2%

Public Transit

4.8%

Walk

9.8%

Bike

5.2%

Work from Home

19.3%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

82.3%

Government

36.8%

Self-Employed

8.8%

Santa Cruz, CA has an unemployment rate of 6.3% with a labor force of 33,751. The average commute time is 18 minutes. About 53.0% of workers drive alone to work. 19.3% of workers work from home.