Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

Add Comparison

2021 Population

125,706

1.32% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.1

1.09% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.2%

5.93% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$95,139

7.01% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$893,100

3.85% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,156

0.531% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA had a population of 126k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $95,139. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA declined from 127,392 to 125,706, a −1.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $88,908 to $95,139, a 7.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.9%), White (Hispanic) (8.86%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.85%), Other (Hispanic) (6.79%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.15%).

23.5% of the households in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93% of the residents in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Cruz County (South & Coastal)--Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA are University of California-Santa Cruz (6,014 degrees awarded in 2021) and Five Branches University (155 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was $893,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.9%.

Most people in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA borders Seaside, Monterey, Marina & Pacific Grove Cities PUMA, CA, Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, San Mateo (South) & Half Moon Bay Cities PUMA, CA, and Watsonville & Scotts Valley Cities PUMA, CA.

Photo by GPA Photo Archive

United States California

Population & Diversity

Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 126k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.6% of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (15.9k people).

In 2021, there were 7.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.6k people) in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k White (Hispanic) and 8.61k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA are Spanish (17,606 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,632 households), and German (672 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,298

Women

51.9%

60,614

Men

48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 125,912 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

93%

2021 Citizenship

93.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93% of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
81.6k ± 2.04k
White (Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.32k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.61k ± 592

21.9%

Hispanic Population

27.5k people

21.9% of the people in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA are hispanic (27.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,845 ± 1,676 people
China
1,380 ± 907 people
India
831 ± 705 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,845 Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA residents, followed by China with 1,380 and India with 831.

Foreign-Born Population

12.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.9k people

12.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.3k people

As of 2021, 12.6% of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA residents (15.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was 12.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
17,606 households (14.5%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,632 households (2.17%)
German
672 households (0.555%)

23.5% of the households in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 14.5% of the households in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,038 ± 335
Gulf War (2001-)
602 ± 226
Gulf War (1990s)
452 ± 180

Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA employs 60.2k people. The largest industries in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,613 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,696 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,584 people), and the highest paying industries are Software publishing ($332,652), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($324,774), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($258,071).

Males in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $82,017. The income inequality in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.535, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,480

Women

48.7%

30,997

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA in 2020 was 60,477 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

60.2k

2021 Value

−0.531%

1 Year decline

± −0.531%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.531%, from 60.5k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA, are Other managers (2,246 people), Postsecondary teachers (2,172 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,674 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

60.2k

2021 Value

−0.531%

1 Year decline

± −0.531%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.531%, from 60.5k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,613 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,696 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,584 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,338

Median earning men ± $5,764

$38,679

Median earning women ± $3,189

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($126,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,669), and Public Administration ($102,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($90,983), Information ($80,696), and Wholesale Trade ($65,882).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

View Full Dashboard

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA awarded 6,169 degrees. The student population of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 10,465 male students and 9,751 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA are White (1,982 and 35.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,624 and 29%), Asian (1,253 and 22.4%), and Two or More Races (518 and 9.25%).

The largest universities in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are University of California-Santa Cruz (6,014 and 97.5%) and Five Branches University (155 and 2.51%).

The most popular majors in Santa Cruz County (South & Coastal)--Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA are Computer Science (729 and 11.8%), General Psychology (520 and 8.43%), and Cellular & Molecular Biology (313 and 5.07%).

The median tuition cost in Santa Cruz County (South & Coastal)--Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $11,442 for in-state students and $41,196 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 20,216 (51.8% men and 48.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,216 students enrolled in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA, 51.8% men and 48.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,538 records, of which 47.8% were women and 52.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Science
670 degrees awarded
General Psychology
510 degrees awarded
Cellular & Molecular Biology
297 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Santa Cruz County (South & Coastal)--Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was Computer Science with 670 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Santa Cruz County (South & Coastal)--Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of California-Santa Cruz
6,014 degrees awarded
Five Branches University
155 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of California-Santa Cruz with 6,014 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,989 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA, which is 0.94 times less than the 3,180 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,982 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,624 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,442) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,628) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,162) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.07% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.738% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA in 2021 were Some college (30.5k), Bachelors Degree (26.6k), and Graduate Degree (18.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was $893,100 in 2021, which is 3.65 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $860,000 to $893,100, a 3.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA is 53.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA is $95,139. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$893,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,905

$25,989

Median Property Taxes

±$1,137

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.9%

Homeownership

2021

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.9% of the housing units in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$95,139

Median Household Income

± $4,323

48.2k

Number of Households

± 1,729

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.2k households in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA grew to $95,139 from the previous year's value of $88,908.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.535

2021 Wage GINI in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA

0.536

2020 Wage GINI in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was 0.535 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.215% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (62.7%)
Worked At Home (14.7%)
Carpooled (7.17%)

In 2021, 62.7% of workers in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.14% of the workforce in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA (15.2k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 19% on non-group plans, and 0.501% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.4% under 18 years, 29.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.97%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

19%

Non-Group

0.501%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA grew by 1.82% from 4.88% to 4.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Santa Cruz City PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.