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Santa Cruz

Texas · 285 residents · 0.028 sq mi
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Santa Cruz has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,269. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 345 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−55%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
10,179 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 22,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.5
+168%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
01733475206932000201020202024Santa Cruz
2024285
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,269
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,777
+474%since 2000
from $4,493 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−65.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.181
−57%since 2012
from 0.417 in 2012
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information20.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.7%(628)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.7%(150)
Diversity Score
53
+6558%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
51.9%
+46.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
19.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
34.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 43.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+81.0 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.3%
+66.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.7%
−66.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Cruz, Texas?

Santa Cruz, Texas has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santa Cruz, Texas?

The typical household in Santa Cruz, Texas earns about $73,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Santa Cruz, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Cruz, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Cruz, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Santa Cruz, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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