Santa Cruz, CA Demographics
A map of Santa Cruz's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 36,373 | 57.8% |
Hispanic | 15,111 | 24.0% |
Asian | 5,222 | 8.3% |
Multiracial | 3,918 | 6.2% |
Black | 1,571 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 761 | 1.2% |
Santa Cruz, California had a population of 62,956 in 2020. It was 57.8% White, 2.5% Black, 8.3% Asian, 24.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Santa Cruz, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Cruz is the 147th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Santa Cruz's White Population
36,373 residents of Santa Cruz identify as White, or 57.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Santa Cruz considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Cruz is ranked #817 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz is less White than neighboring Pasatiempo (81.5% White), Paradise Park (83.4% White), Twin Lakes (64.3% White), Live Oak (57.9% White), and Pleasure Point (67.7% White).
Santa Cruz's Black Population
1,571 residents of Santa Cruz identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Santa Cruz roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Cruz is ranked #357 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz is more Black than neighboring Pasatiempo (0.5% Black), Paradise Park (0% Black), Twin Lakes (1.3% Black), Live Oak (1.1% Black), and Pleasure Point (0.6% Black).
Santa Cruz's Asian Population
5,222 residents of Santa Cruz identify as Asian, or 8.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Santa Cruz slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Cruz is ranked #344 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz is more Asian than neighboring Pasatiempo (4.8% Asian), Paradise Park (2.5% Asian), Twin Lakes (2.8% Asian), Live Oak (4.4% Asian), and Pleasure Point (2.5% Asian).
Santa Cruz's Hispanic Population
15,111 residents of Santa Cruz identify as Hispanic, or 24.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Santa Cruz less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Cruz is ranked #778 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz is more Hispanic than neighboring Pasatiempo (7.8% Hispanic), Paradise Park (7.9% Hispanic), and Pleasure Point (22.1% Hispanic). Santa Cruz is less Hispanic than neighboring Twin Lakes (24.5% Hispanic), and Live Oak (30% Hispanic).
Santa Cruz's Native American/Other Population
761 residents of Santa Cruz identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Santa Cruz roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Cruz is ranked #790 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pasatiempo (0.6% Native American/Other), and Twin Lakes (0.8% Native American/Other). Santa Cruz is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paradise Park (1.6% Native American/Other), and Pleasure Point (1.3% Native American/Other).
Santa Cruz's Multiracial Population
3,918 residents of Santa Cruz identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Santa Cruz roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Santa Cruz is ranked #406 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz is more Multiracial than neighboring Pasatiempo (4.8% Multiracial), Paradise Park (4.6% Multiracial), Live Oak (5.5% Multiracial), and Pleasure Point (5.9% Multiracial). Santa Cruz is less Multiracial than neighboring Twin Lakes (6.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.