Scotts Valley is a city located in Santa Cruz County California. Scotts Valley has a 2024 population of 11,762. Scotts Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -3.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,228 in 2020.
The average household income in Scotts Valley is $196,590 with a poverty rate of 3.98%. The median age in Scotts Valley is 49 years: 45 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scotts Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,704 | 79.29% |
| Two or more races | 959 | 7.84% |
| Asian | 921 | 7.53% |
| Other race | 561 | 4.58% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,920 | 2.43 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 3,051 | 2.9 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 1,372 | 1.18 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Female | 283 | 2.75 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 214 | 3.46 | 100 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 303 | 3.33% |
| Associates Degree | 995 | 10.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,694 | 29.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,199 | 24.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,005 | 11.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 140 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 1,776 | 19.49% |
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 | 7,399 | 7,090 | 4,100 |
| Hispanic | 735 | 619 | 129 |
| Asian | 632 | 614 | 486 |
| 2+ Races | 445 | 432 | 224 |
| Other Race | 433 | 330 | 0 |
| Black | 67 | 67 | 35 |
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 76.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,971 | $107,273 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,169 | $110,938 | $95,202 |
| High School Graduate | $67,903 | $66,103 | $73,240 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $147,799 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,638 | $90,022 | $65,453 |
| Some College | $73,246 | $86,382 | $39,125 |
$77,638
Average Earnings
$90,022
Average Male
$65,453
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.96% of Scotts Valley residents speak only English, while 14.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,145 | 411 | 4.49% |
| Other | 547 | 71 | 12.98% |
| Hispanic | 1,408 | 46 | 3.27% |
3.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.37%
Male Poverty Rate
6.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scotts Valley is Other, with 12.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scotts Valley is Hispanic, with 3.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.25% |
| Some College | 8.3% |
| High School | 2.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.11% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $182,629 | $243,049 |
| Households | $136,867 | $196,590 |
| Married Families | $184,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,293 | $67,704 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
60.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
465
Number of Veterans
465
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 181 |
| World War II | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 235 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 376 | 4.43% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 5.11% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 6.43% |
| Black | 32 | 45.07% |
| Other Race | 24 | 5.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
59.03%
Born in Scotts Valley
86.39%
Native Born
13.61%
Foreign Born
3.35%
Non Citizen
10.26%
Naturalized
86.39% of Scotts Valley residents were born in the United States, with 59.03% having been born in California. 3.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,180 | -117 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 11,297 | -116 | -1.02% |
| 2027 | 11,413 | -116 | -1.01% |
| 2026 | 11,529 | -117 | -1% |
| 2025 | 11,646 | -116 | -0.99% |
| 2024 | 11,762 | -117 | -0.98% |
| 2023 | 11,879 | -141 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 12,020 | -161 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 12,181 | -47 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 12,228 | 231 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 11,997 | -26 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 12,023 | -72 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 12,095 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 12,094 | 22 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 12,072 | 121 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 11,951 | 153 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 11,798 | 132 | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 11,666 | 53 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 11,613 | 35 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 11,578 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,385 | 2,770 | 32.15% |
| 1990 | 8,615 | 1,724 | 25.02% |
| 1980 | 6,891 | 3,270 | 90.31% |
| 1970 | 3,621 | -7,559 | -67.61% |