CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1105.05
California · Santa Cruz County · 5,016 residents · 0.403 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Santa Cruz County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 1105.05 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $445,000. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,016
+8%since 2020
from 4,656 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,447 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 11,553 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
+2%since 2020
from 32.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,250
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,110 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,861
+47%since 2020
from $18,299 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+34.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−15%since 2020
from 0.365 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
Construction17%
Information10.3%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Other services5.4%
Retail trade5.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Public administration1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$445,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $421,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,084
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,354 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
59.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
−43%since 2020
from 8.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(633)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino85%(3,959)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score32.3%(1,504)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(616)
Black0.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino80.2%(4,021)
Asian0.9%(44)
Other5.9%(294)
Diversity Score42.3%(2,124)
Diversity Score
42
+31%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.3 min
−9%since 2020
from 29.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
55.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
35.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
70.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% 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 5,016 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 $92,250 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 $445,000, and the typical rent is about $2,084 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.4% 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 10.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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