CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1005
California · Santa Cruz County · 5,396 residents · 2.209 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Santa Cruz County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 1005 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,253. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 1,064 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,220,200. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $1,220,200, the poverty rate sits 118% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,396
−16%since 2020
from 6,460 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,443 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 2,924 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.5
+19%since 2020
from 23.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$117,253
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $93,348 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,926
+25%since 2020
from $45,504 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−8%since 2020
from 0.519 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.7%
Information7.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,220,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $893,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,810
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,307 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
+9%since 2020
from 9.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(3,765)
Black1.6%(101)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(1,558)
Asian12.8%(826)
Other3.3%(210)
Diversity Score73.1%(4,720)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(3,438)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(609)
Asian15.3%(828)
Other9.3%(501)
Diversity Score68.6%(3,704)
Diversity Score
69
−6%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
−19%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
46.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
13.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,396 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $117,253 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,220,200, and the typical rent is about $2,810 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 27.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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