U.S. County · Profile

Santa Cruz County

49.2KTotal Population
40Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+28.08%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Santa Cruz County has a population of 49,158 as of 2023. It is located in Arizona.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Santa Cruz County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):83.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Hispanic or Latino83.1%40,850
White51.7%25,415
Two or More Races36.2%17,795
Some Other Race10.9%5,358
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%295
Black or African American0.3%147
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%98
Asian0.1%49

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Santa Cruz County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$51,885
30.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,619
33.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.2%
75.7% above national average
Median Age
37.3 years

Income & Poverty

$51,885Median Household Income
$25,619Per Capita Income
20.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$51,885$71,305
Families$59,444$79,866
Married-couple Families$59,444$66,577
Nonfamily Households$28,645$30,937

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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