Santa Cruz County, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Santa Cruz County was 264,370, a 1.49% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Santa Cruz County's population was 260,495, a decline of 3.69% compared to a population of 270,462 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Santa Cruz County, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Santa Cruz County increased by 8,558. In this period, the peak population was 274,865 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 255,812 - -
2001 255,816 4 -
2002 254,061 -1,755 -0.69%
2003 252,254 -1,807 -0.71%
2004 251,253 -1,001 -0.4%
2005 249,988 -1,265 -0.5%
2006 249,860 -128 -0.05%
2007 251,151 1,291 0.52%
2008 253,950 2,799 1.11%
2009 256,954 3,004 1.18%
2010 263,174 6,220 2.42%
2011 264,927 1,753 0.67%
2012 266,391 1,464 0.55%
2013 268,836 2,445 0.92%
2014 270,863 2,027 0.75%
2015 273,495 2,632 0.97%
2016 274,476 981 0.36%
2017 274,865 389 0.14%
2018 273,713 -1,152 -0.42%
2019 272,870 -843 -0.31%
2020 270,462 -2,408 -0.88%
2021 260,495 -9,967 -3.69%
2022 264,370 3,875 1.49%
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Santa Cruz County, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Santa Cruz County's population increased by 7,362 (2.88%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Santa Cruz County's population increased by 7,288 (2.77%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Santa Cruz County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Santa Cruz County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 264,370. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Santa Cruz County's population peaked in year 2017 at 274,865.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Santa Cruz County's population was lowest in year 2006 at 249,860.

Santa Cruz County, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Santa Cruz County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Santa Cruz County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.15% per year. Overall the population grew 3.35% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Santa Cruz County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Santa Cruz County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.15% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 6,092. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Santa Cruz County's population grew the most with an increase of 6,220 (2.42%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Santa Cruz County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 9,967 (-3.69%).

Things to know

Is Santa Cruz County, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Santa Cruz County's population decreased by 6,092 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 9,967 (3.69%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 3,875 (1.49%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Santa Cruz County, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Santa Cruz County decreased by 4,466 (1.66%). The population was highest at 274,865 in the year 2017 and lowest at 260,495 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.07%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Santa Cruz County, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Santa Cruz County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Santa Cruz County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Santa Cruz County was 264,370, a 1.49% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Santa Cruz County population was 260,495, a decline of 3.69% compared to a population of 270,462 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Santa Cruz County increased by 8,558. In this period, the peak population was 274,865 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Santa Cruz County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Santa Cruz County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Santa Cruz County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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