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Population of Santa Cruz, California

StateCalifornia
Land Area (mi²)12.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)4,988.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.48% (301)
Growth Since 2020-2.24% (-1453)
Rank in State146th
Rank in Country659th

The population of Santa Cruz, CA in 2022 is estimated to be 63,558. This is an increase of 0.48% (301 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Santa Cruz by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Santa Cruz by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Santa Cruz by Age

Santa Cruz Population Pyramid 2022
Santa Cruz Median Age
28.1
Total
28.2
Male
27.8
Female
Santa Cruz Sex Ratio
49.41%
32,123
Male
50.59%
32,888
Female
Santa Cruz Age Dependency Ratio
16.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
16.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Santa Cruz Adults
56,773
Adults
(8,117 of whom are seniors) in Santa Cruz.

Population of Santa Cruz by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate