Statistics for Santa Cruz County
Latest official figures for Santa Cruz County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 258,852 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 39.8 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 2,009 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 1,931 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 7.72 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 7.42 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 5.3 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 11.9 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 111,093 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 21,092.1 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 3.4 % | 2024 |