Santa Cruz County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Santa Cruz County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06087
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 087
Geography
- Land Area
- 445.11 sq mi
- Water Area
- 162.06 sq mi
- Total Area
- 607.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.012347
- Longitude
- -122.007789
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 238,551
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 191,057
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 165,171 | 69.2% |
| Hispanic | 73,380 | 30.8% |
| White | 143,069 | 60.0% |
| Black | 2,031 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 9,828 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 330 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 320 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,149 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 143,392 | 75.1% |
| Hispanic | 47,665 | 24.9% |
| White | 125,356 | 65.6% |
| Black | 3,121 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 11,586 | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,263 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 321 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 798 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 264,926
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $113,011
- Poverty Rate
- 11.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 29,478
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 159,010 | 60.0% |
| Black | 2,200 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 12,961 | 4.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 164,879
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 99,195 | 60.2% |
| Republican | 22,425 | 13.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 32,796 | 19.9% |
| Other | 1,379 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 78,036 | 47.3% |
| Female | 85,709 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 102,858 | 62.4% |
| Hispanic | 36,124 | 21.9% |
| Black | 403 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 5,569 | 3.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 104,578
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 72,581 | 70.6% |
| Hispanic | 15,219 | 42.1% |
| Black | 270 | 67.0% |
| Asian | 3,540 | 63.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 48,425 | 62.1% |
| Female | 55,647 | 64.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 23,847 (13.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 78,603 (43.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 106,977
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $1,011,056
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,289
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 62.1%
- Public Transit
- 2.0%
- Work From Home
- 18.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.