Santa Cruz County, Arizona's estimated 2024 population is 49,636 with a growth rate of 0.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Cruz County, Arizona is the 12th largest county in Arizona. The 2010 population was 47,402 and has seen a growth of 4.71% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 52,026 | 478 | 0.93% |
| 2028 | 51,548 | 478 | 0.94% |
| 2027 | 51,070 | 478 | 0.94% |
| 2026 | 50,592 | 478 | 0.95% |
| 2025 | 50,114 | 478 | 0.96% |
| 2024 | 49,636 | 478 | 0.97% |
| 2023 | 49,158 | 478 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 48,680 | 724 | 1.51% |
| 2021 | 47,956 | 244 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 47,712 | 984 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 46,728 | 282 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 46,446 | -132 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 46,578 | 166 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 46,412 | -81 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 46,493 | -103 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 46,596 | -306 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 46,902 | -428 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 47,330 | -310 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 47,640 | 238 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 47,402 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 29,676 | 9,217 | 45.05% |
| 1980 | 20,459 | 6,493 | 46.49% |
| 1970 | 13,966 | 3,158 | 29.22% |
| 1960 | 10,808 | 1,464 | 15.67% |
| 1950 | 9,344 | -138 | -1.46% |
| 1940 | 9,482 | -202 | -2.09% |
| 1930 | 9,684 | -3,005 | -23.68% |
| 1920 | 12,689 | 5,923 | 87.54% |
| 1910 | 6,766 | 2,221 | 48.87% |
| 1900 | 4,545 | -47,481 | -91.26% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 21,958 | 45.55% |
| White | 20,283 | 42.07% |
| Other race | 5,468 | 11.34% |
| Native American | 219 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.15% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,816 | 2.85 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 8,504 | 3.52 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 4,721 | 1.15 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 2,859 | 3.66 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Male | 732 | 3.01 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,835 | 12.25% |
| Associates Degree | 2,794 | 8.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,808 | 15.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,726 | 8.71% |
| High School Graduate | 8,255 | 26.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,143 | 10.04% |
| Some College | 5,740 | 18.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24,321 | 17,609 | 4,354 |
| 2+ Races | 13,149 | 9,351 | 2,355 |
| White | 6,294 | 6,029 | 2,782 |
| Other Race | 3,422 | 2,563 | 539 |
| Native American | 205 | 170 | 19 |
| Black | 106 | 96 | 17 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 23 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,257 | $65,000 | $48,088 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,214 | $58,952 | $57,833 |
| High School Graduate | $35,618 | $41,548 | $30,372 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,556 | $30,318 | $17,147 |
| Overall | $38,809 | $43,655 | $34,414 |
| Some College | $35,679 | $42,759 | $32,044 |
$38,809
Average Earnings
$43,655
Average Male
$34,414
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
21.74% of Santa Cruz County, Arizona residents speak only English, while 78.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 77.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39,846 | 8,861 | 22.24% |
| Multiple | 21,942 | 4,907 | 22.36% |
| Other | 5,468 | 1,483 | 27.12% |
| White | 7,242 | 737 | 10.18% |
| Native | 211 | 62 | 29.38% |
| Black | 99 | 57 | 57.58% |
| Asian | 57 | 46 | 80.7% |
20.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.7%
Male Poverty Rate
21.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is Asian, with 80.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is White, with 10.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.48% |
| High School | 17.46% |
| Some College | 15.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.47% |
| Female Employed | 13.48% |
| Male Employed | 10.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,151 | $78,746 |
| Households | $53,614 | $70,629 |
| Married Families | $73,953 | $90,798 |
| Non Families | $30,936 | $45,284 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,654
Number of Veterans
1,544
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 592 |
| First Gulf War | 516 |
| Second Gulf War | 304 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 470 |
| 35 to 54 | 412 |
| 75+ | 394 |
| 55 to 64 | 313 |
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,134 | 7.21% |
| Hispanic | 740 | 2.61% |
| 2+ Races | 352 | 2.26% |
| Other Race | 98 | 2.53% |
| Islander | 29 | 100% |
| Black | 28 | 26.42% |
| Native American | 12 | 5.85% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
10.5%
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
48.01%
Born in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
65.95%
Native Born
34.05%
Foreign Born
13.37%
Non Citizen
20.68%
Naturalized
65.95% of Santa Cruz County, Arizona residents were born in the United States, with 48.01% having been born in Arizona. 13.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.