Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,926 (100%) |
| Population Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 30 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,217 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,237 |
| Median Home Value | $233,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,232 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,749 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,217 (27.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,266 (11.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 16,966 |
| Average Household Size | 2.88 |
| Family Households | 12,290 (72.4%) |
The table below compares Santa Cruz County to the other 15 counties and county equivalents in Arizona by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 13 | 21st |
| Population Density | # 4 | 79th |
| Median Household Income | # 13 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 14 | 14th |
| Diversity Index | # 15 | 1st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Arizona Census Data Comparison Tool.