COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Santa Cruz County

Arizona · 29,676 residents · 1,236.26 sq mi

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Santa Cruz County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,066. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 8,705 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $71,500. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 29.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

29,676

−23%vs 2000

vs 38,381 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

24 / sq mi

−23%vs 2000

vs 31 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

29.1

−8%vs 2000

vs 31.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202449K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,066

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $29,710 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,007

−32%vs 2000

vs $13,278 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

26.4%

+1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 24.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$71,500

+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $92,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$366

+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $475 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

66.3%

−1.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 68.0% in 2000

33.7% rent

Afford Score

3.2

+4%vs 2000

vs 3.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic17.8%(6,835)

Black0.2%(75)

Hispanic / Latino80.8%(31,005)

Asian0.5%(189)

Other0%

Diversity Score38.2%(14,666)

1990

White, non-Hispanic74.9%(22,218)

Black0.2%(66)

Hispanic / Latino77.1%(22,894)

Asian0.4%(110)

Other24.5%(7,282)

Diversity Score76.6%(22,722)

Diversity Score

+100%vs 2000

vs 38 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10.8%

−4.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

57.2%

−3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 60.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.1%

−2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.2% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.8 min

+21%vs 2000

vs 13.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?

Santa Cruz County, Arizona has about 29,676 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?

The typical household in Santa Cruz County, Arizona earns about $22,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Cruz County, Arizona expensive?

In Santa Cruz County, Arizona, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Cruz County, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?

About 26.4% of people in Santa Cruz County, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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