Statistics for Santa Cruz County
Latest official figures for Santa Cruz County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 50,020 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 37.9 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 607 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 359 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 12.17 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 7.2 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 9 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 17.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 55,217 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 2,844 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 1.5 % | 2024 |