Santa Cruz County Demographics
A map of Santa Cruz County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 145,551 | 53.7% |
Hispanic | 94,299 | 34.8% |
Multiracial | 13,310 | 4.9% |
Asian | 12,072 | 4.5% |
Black | 2,850 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 2,779 | 1.0% |
Santa Cruz County, California had a population of 270,861 in 2020. It was 53.7% White, 1.1% Black, 4.5% Asian, 34.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Santa Cruz County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Santa Cruz County is the 25th most populous county of the 58 counties in California.
Santa Cruz County's White Population
145,551 residents of Santa Cruz County identify as White, or 53.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Santa Cruz County larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 58 counties in California, Santa Cruz County is ranked #27 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz County is more White than neighboring Santa Clara County (28.7% White), San Mateo County (36.1% White), Alameda County (28.1% White), Contra Costa County (39.1% White), and San Francisco County (39.1% White).
Santa Cruz County's Black Population
2,850 residents of Santa Cruz County identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Santa Cruz County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 58 counties in California, Santa Cruz County is ranked #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz County is less Black than neighboring Santa Clara County (2.2% Black), San Mateo County (1.9% Black), Alameda County (9.5% Black), Contra Costa County (8.4% Black), and San Francisco County (5.2% Black).
Santa Cruz County's Asian Population
12,072 residents of Santa Cruz County identify as Asian, or 4.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Santa Cruz County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 58 counties in California, Santa Cruz County is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz County is less Asian than neighboring Santa Clara County (38.9% Asian), San Mateo County (29.8% Asian), Alameda County (32.1% Asian), Contra Costa County (18.4% Asian), and San Francisco County (33.7% Asian).
Santa Cruz County's Hispanic Population
94,299 residents of Santa Cruz County identify as Hispanic, or 34.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Santa Cruz County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 58 counties in California, Santa Cruz County is ranked #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz County is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Clara County (25.2% Hispanic), San Mateo County (25% Hispanic), Alameda County (23.4% Hispanic), Contra Costa County (27% Hispanic), and San Francisco County (15.6% Hispanic).
Santa Cruz County's Native American/Other Population
2,779 residents of Santa Cruz County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Santa Cruz County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 58 counties in California, Santa Cruz County is ranked #54 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz County is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Mateo County (2.1% Native American/Other), Alameda County (1.7% Native American/Other), Contra Costa County (1.4% Native American/Other), and San Francisco County (1.3% Native American/Other).
Santa Cruz County's Multiracial Population
13,310 residents of Santa Cruz County identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Santa Cruz County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 58 counties in California, Santa Cruz County is ranked #33 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Santa Cruz County is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Clara County (4% Multiracial). Santa Cruz County is less Multiracial than neighboring San Mateo County (5.1% Multiracial), Alameda County (5.3% Multiracial), Contra Costa County (5.7% Multiracial), and San Francisco County (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.