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Santa Cruz

Overview for Santa Cruz, CA

62,714 people live in Santa Cruz, where the median age is 29 and the average individual income is $46,720. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,714

Total Population

29 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$46,720

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz has 22,067 households, with an average household size of 2.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Cruz do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 62,714 people call Santa Cruz home. The population density is 4,922.59 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,714

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

29

Median Age

49.07 / 50.93%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 6.35%

0-9 Years

10-17: 6.16%

10-17 Years

18-24: 31.59%

18-24 Years

25-64: 43.55%

25-64 Years

65-74: 8.28%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.07%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 1502 (5%)
  • High School Degree 3994 (14%)
  • Associate Degree 4560 (16%)
  • Bachelor Degree 9867 (35%)
  • Graduate Degree 8239 (29%)
22,067

Total Households

2.37

Average Household Size

$46,720

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 4,556 (21%)

Without Children: 17,511 (79%)

Marital Status

Married 26%
Single 52%
Divorced 8%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 4%

White Collar: 96%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 18%
15 to 29 Minutes 14%
30 to 59 Minutes 7%
60+ Minutes 4%

Schools in Santa Cruz, CA

Primary Schools (14)
Middle Schools (3)
High Schools (8)
Mixed Schools (11)
The following schools are within or nearby Santa Cruz. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Happy Valley Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
Ocean Alternative Education Center
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
Tierra Pacifica Charter
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
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Around Santa Cruz, CA

There's plenty to do around Santa Cruz, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

84
Very Walkable
Walking Score
100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
46
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Golden Roots Kitchen, Paradise Dogs, and Elaine's Dance Studio.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.82 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.11 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.53 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.19 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.86 miles 26 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.15 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

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