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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Santa Cruz County

Arizona · 47,669 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 $41,424. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,700. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,669
+24%since 2000
from 38,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+26%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K34K39K45K51K1990201020202024Santa Cruz County
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,424
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,710 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,686
+63%since 2000
from $13,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+18%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(7,119)
Black0.2%(114)
Hispanic / Latino83.1%(39,632)
Asian0.6%(271)
Other1%(493)
Diversity Score35.6%(16,990)
Segregation Score58%(27,668)
Diversity Score
36
−7%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
33.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?

Santa Cruz County, Arizona has about 47,669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Cruz County, Arizona earns about $41,424 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 $152,700, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?

About 20.9% 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 21.5% of people in Santa Cruz County, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Cruz County, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Cruz County, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,993 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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