Boulder Creek is a CDP located in Santa Cruz County California. Boulder Creek has a 2024 population of 5,587. Boulder Creek is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 5.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,305 in 2020.
The average household income in Boulder Creek is $143,276 with a poverty rate of 5.26%. The median age in Boulder Creek is 45.6 years: 44.6 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boulder Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,540 | 82.67% |
| Two or more races | 654 | 11.91% |
| Other race | 106 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.95% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.62% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,115 | 2.59 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 1,001 | 3.22 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 697 | 1.39 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Female | 212 | 2.82 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Male | 205 | 3.39 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 1.23% |
| Associates Degree | 353 | 8.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,098 | 25.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 444 | 10.48% |
| High School Graduate | 811 | 19.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 2.78% |
| Some College | 1,362 | 32.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,370 | 3,332 | 1,168 |
| Hispanic | 492 | 367 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 487 | 379 | 100 |
| Other Race | 88 | 71 | 57 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 | 14 |
| Black | 44 | 37 | 7 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,232 | $137,901 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,000 | $119,479 | $86,591 |
| High School Graduate | $84,200 | $95,282 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,179 | $93,917 | $48,306 |
| Some College | $56,652 | $60,673 | $50,409 |
$80,179
Average Earnings
$93,917
Average Male
$48,306
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.26% of Boulder Creek residents speak only English, while 10.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,251 | 220 | 5.18% |
| Black | 44 | 37 | 84.09% |
| Other | 106 | 23 | 21.7% |
| Asian | 62 | 9 | 14.52% |
5.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.83%
Male Poverty Rate
5.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boulder Creek is Black, with 84.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boulder Creek is White, with 5.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.17% |
| High School | 5.55% |
| Some College | 3.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.1% |
| Female Employed | 4.63% |
| Male Employed | 0.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,125 | $139,517 |
| Households | $112,426 | $143,276 |
| Married Families | $162,995 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,718 | $135,776 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
339
Number of Veterans
326
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 228 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 8.04% |
| Other Race | 23 | 26.14% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.48%
Born in Boulder Creek
94.12%
Native Born
5.88%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
2.71%
Naturalized
94.12% of Boulder Creek residents were born in the United States, with 67.48% having been born in California. 3.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,587 | 48 | 0.87% |
| 2023 | 5,539 | 47 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 5,492 | 184 | 3.47% |
| 2021 | 5,308 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 5,305 | 123 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 5,182 | 470 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 4,712 | 353 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 4,359 | -83 | -1.87% |
| 2016 | 4,442 | -39 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 4,481 | -260 | -5.48% |
| 2014 | 4,741 | -408 | -7.92% |
| 2013 | 5,149 | -39 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 5,188 | -149 | -2.79% |
| 2011 | 5,337 | 414 | 8.41% |
| 2010 | 4,923 | 0 | 0% |