Capitola is a city located in Santa Cruz County California. Capitola has a 2024 population of 9,456. Capitola is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,920 in 2020.
The average household income in Capitola is $136,076 with a poverty rate of 15.04%. The median age in Capitola is 48.9 years: 43.3 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Capitola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,286 | 73.44% |
| Other race | 1,020 | 10.28% |
| Two or more races | 987 | 9.95% |
| Asian | 566 | 5.71% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.03% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,588 | 2.11 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Non Family | 2,272 | 1.42 | 44 | 56 |
| Married | 1,639 | 2.76 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 472 | 2.55 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Male | 205 | 3.61 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
48.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 274 | 3.51% |
| Associates Degree | 970 | 12.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,310 | 29.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,425 | 18.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,113 | 14.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 2.71% |
| Some College | 1,494 | 19.16% |
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 | 5,567 | 5,367 | 2,812 |
| Hispanic | 1,460 | 1,207 | 433 |
| Other Race | 677 | 490 | 153 |
| Asian | 521 | 500 | 352 |
| 2+ Races | 476 | 476 | 164 |
| Native American | 39 | 30 | 8 |
| Islander | 20 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,787 | $82,746 | $72,713 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,750 | $0 | $68,487 |
| High School Graduate | $38,448 | $33,854 | $38,669 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,954 | $49,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,405 | $64,118 | $56,136 |
| Some College | $55,708 | $56,000 | $54,417 |
$59,405
Average Earnings
$64,118
Average Male
$56,136
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.91% of Capitola residents speak only English, while 18.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,219 | 709 | 11.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,684 | 704 | 26.23% |
| Multiple | 983 | 206 | 20.96% |
| Other | 1,010 | 133 | 13.17% |
| Asian | 566 | 45 | 7.95% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
15.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.91%
Male Poverty Rate
10.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Capitola is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Capitola is Asian, with 7.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.08% |
| High School | 18.32% |
| Some College | 13.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.73% |
| Female Employed | 9.75% |
| Male Employed | 7.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,226 | $168,570 |
| Households | $91,850 | $136,076 |
| Married Families | $114,517 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,952 | $100,957 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
335
Number of Veterans
320
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 171 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 160 |
| 75+ | 97 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 4.11% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 8.56% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 2.18% |
| Other Race | 22 | 2.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
2%
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
63.04%
Born in Capitola
87.47%
Native Born
12.53%
Foreign Born
7.26%
Non Citizen
5.27%
Naturalized
87.47% of Capitola residents were born in the United States, with 63.04% having been born in California. 7.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,876 | -116 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 8,992 | -116 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 9,108 | -116 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 9,224 | -116 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 9,340 | -116 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 9,456 | -116 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 9,572 | -117 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 9,689 | -141 | -1.43% |
| 2021 | 9,830 | -90 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 9,920 | -135 | -1.34% |
| 2019 | 10,055 | -58 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 10,113 | -65 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 10,178 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 10,183 | 23 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 10,160 | 76 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 10,084 | 56 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 10,028 | 47 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 9,981 | 25 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 9,956 | 33 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 9,923 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,033 | -138 | -1.36% |
| 1990 | 10,171 | 1,076 | 11.83% |
| 1980 | 9,095 | 4,015 | 79.04% |
| 1970 | 5,080 | 3,059 | 151.36% |
| 1960 | 2,021 | 173 | 9.36% |
| 1950 | 1,848 | -7,028 | -79.18% |