Poverty Rate in Santa Cruz County, California
In Santa Cruz County, California, an estimated 32,759 of 253,790 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Santa Cruz County, California?
The poverty rate in Santa Cruz County, California is 12.9%.
- How many people in Santa Cruz County, California live in poverty?
In Santa Cruz County, California, an estimated 32,759 of 253,790 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Santa Cruz County, California compare to the average for California?
The poverty rate in Santa Cruz County, California is 5.74% higher than the California average. In Santa Cruz County, California, an estimated 12.9% of 253,790 people live in poverty. In California, 12.2% of 38,307,718 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Santa Cruz County, California compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Santa Cruz County, California is 2.38% higher than the US average. In Santa Cruz County, California, an estimated 12.9% of 253,790 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Amesti, California 15.8% of 3,048 people.
- Aptos, California 4.3% of 6,614 people.
- Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California 4% of 1,746 people.
- Ben Lomond, California 3.3% of 7,169 people.
- Bonny Doon, California 11.4% of 2,847 people.
Under 18 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
14.9% of 46 thousand people
Under 5 years
10.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
10.2% of 11 thousand people
5 to 17 years
16.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
16.4% of 35 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
14.8% of 46 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
13.3% of 152 thousand people
18 to 34 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
20.2% of 57 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
9.1% of 95 thousand people
60 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
10.6% of 69 thousand people
65 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
10.4% of 51 thousand people
White
10.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
10.8% of 154 thousand people
Asian
13.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
13.2% of 8 thousand people
Some other race
20.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
20.9% of 49 thousand people
Two or more races
9.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
9.7% of 34 thousand people
Hispanic
18.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
18.5% of 88 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
10% of 138 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
9.7% of 175 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
24.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
24.1% of 23 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
16.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
16.1% of 23 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
9.2% of 50 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
3.8% of 78 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
8.1% of 133 thousand people
Employed
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
6.6% of 126 thousand people
Male
5.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
5.2% of 66 thousand people
Female
8.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
8.2% of 60 thousand people
Unemployed
36.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
36.1% of 7 thousand people
Male
43% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
43% of 4 thousand people
Female
24.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
24.8% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
12.7% of 209 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
2.1% of 80 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
16.7% of 60 thousand people
Did not work
21.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
21.4% of 70 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
30.1% of 60 thousand people
Male
28.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
28.8% of 29 thousand people
Female
31.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
31.2% of 31 thousand people
18 to 24 years
63.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
63.6% of 12 thousand people
25 to 34 years
18.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
18.5% of 9 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
18.7% of 8 thousand people
45 to 54 years
30.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
30.9% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
24.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
24.8% of 9 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
23.6% of 10 thousand people
75 years and over
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
16.8% of 8 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
2.1% of 20 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
42.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
42.5% of 19 thousand people
Did not work
45% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
45% of 22 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Santa Cruz County, California
2023
12%
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