Santa Cruz County, CA

County

Cities in Santa Cruz County

Neighborhoods in Santa Cruz County

Neighborhood

Santa Cruz, CA

The Village / Family Student Housing

Eastside / East Morrissey

Pasatiempo / Rollingwoods Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Santa Cruz

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

43.8%

Households with Children

26.7%

School Enrollment K-12

24,688

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.4%
School Age (5-17): 14.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.0%
Working Age (35-54): 24.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 19.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.4%
High School / GED: 15.2%
Some College or Associate's: 29.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.1%
Single Parents: 8.6%
Couples & Adults: 35.9%
Living Alone: 37.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 35.2%
Asian: 4.7%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 86.2%
Puerto Rican: 1.4%
Cuban: 0.5%
Dominican: 0.2%
Central American: 4.0%
South American: 1.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.8%
Other White: 59.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 66.4%
Spanish: 26.4%
European & Indo-European: 3.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.9%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 13.3%
Not Enrolled: 70.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources