Santa Cruz County's estimated 2026 population is 50,275 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Cruz County is the 12th largest county in Arizona. The 2010 population was 47,402 and has seen a growth of 6.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 36.9 years
There are 36,320 adults, (9,427 of whom are seniors) in Santa Cruz County.
Female: 25,314 (51.7%)
Male: 23,612 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Santa Cruz County includes 28.48% White, 12.92% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 27,981 | 57.19% |
| White | 13,936 | 28.48% |
| Other race | 6,321 | 12.92% |
| Native American | 282 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 0.24% |
Santa Cruz County's average per capita income is $37,668. Household income levels show a median of $55,217. The poverty rate stands at 20.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,819 | - |
| Families | $61,063 | $80,431 |
| Households | $55,217 | $71,913 |
| Non Families | $32,193 | $44,176 |
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