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Santa Cruz County

State:
Arizona
County Seat:
Nogales

Santa Cruz County's estimated 2025 population is 50,114 with a growth rate of 0.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Cruz County is the 12th largest county in Arizona. The 2010 population was 47,402 and has seen a growth of 5.72% since that time.

50,114
Total Population
41
Population Density (mi²)
12
Population Rank (State)
478 0.96%
Annual Population Growth

Santa Cruz County Population

Santa Cruz County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Santa Cruz County includes 42.07% White, 11.34% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Two or more races

White

Other race

Native American

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Asian

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races21,95845.55%
White20,28342.07%
Other race5,46811.34%
Native American2190.45%
Black or African American1180.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander910.19%
Asian720.15%

Santa Cruz County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Santa Cruz County's average per capita income is $38,809. Household income levels show a median of $53,614. The poverty rate stands at 20.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,953$90,798
Families$61,151$78,746
Households$53,614$70,629
Non Families$30,936$45,284

$38,809

Average Income

$53,614

Median Household Income

20.21%

Poverty Rate