Santa Cruz County

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People of Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Population

2022: 49,039
2030: 50,794
2040: 52,676
2050: 53,226
2060: 53,272

Source: Estimates and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity

Age groups

Population

Under 5: 3,186 (6.7%)
5 to 9: 3,729 (7.9%)
10 to 14: 3,698 (7.8%)
15 to 19: 3,611 (7.6%)
20 to 24: 2,878 (6.1%)
25 to 34: 5,435 (11.5%)
35 to 44: 5,382 (11.3%)
45 to 54: 5,297 (11.2%)
55 to 59: 2,812 (5.9%)
60 to 64: 2,912 (6.1%)
65 to 74: 4,998 (10.5%)
75 to 84: 2,540 (5.4%)
85 and over: 985 (2.1%)

Median age (years): 37.2

Under 5: 3,186 (6.7%)
5 to 9: 3,729 (7.9%)
10 to 14: 3,698 (7.8%)
15 to 19: 3,611 (7.6%)
20 to 24: 2,878 (6.1%)
25 to 34: 5,435 (11.5%)
35 to 44: 5,382 (11.3%)
45 to 54: 5,297 (11.2%)
55 to 59: 2,812 (5.9%)
60 to 64: 2,912 (6.1%)
65 to 74: 4,998 (10.5%)
75 to 84: 2,540 (5.4%)
85 and over: 985 (2.1%)

Median age (years): 37.2

Under 18 years: 12,868 (27.1%)
16 years and over: 36,258 (76.4%)
18 years and over: 34,595 (72.9%)
21 years and over: 32,861 (69.2%)
62 and over: 10,242 (21.6%)
65 and over: 8,523 (18.0%)

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

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Race & ethnicity

Language spoken at home

White: 30,808 (64.9%)
Black or African American: 216 (0.5%)
American Indian & Alaska Native: 252 (0.5%)
Asian: 169 (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0 (0.0%)
Some other race: 4,721 (9.9%)
Two or more races: 11,297 (23.8%)
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 39,504 (83.2%)

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Language spoken at home

English only: 9,220 (20.8%)

Language other than English: 35,057 (79.2%)

Speak English less than ‘very well’: 15,027 (33.9%)

Spanish: 34,760 (78.5%)

Speak English less than ‘very well’: 14,952 (33.8%)

Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Santa Cruz County labor market & workforce

Labor force & unemployment

Civilian labor force: 18,942
Employed: 17,298
Unemployed: 1,644
Unemployment rate: 8.7%

Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2021)

Workforce (by occupation)

Management, business, science & arts: 4,920 (26.5%)
Service: 3,928 (21.2%)
Sales & office: 5,245 (28.3%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 1,802 (9.7%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 2,645 (14.3%)

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Workforce (by industry)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 777 (4.2%)
Construction: 1,276 (6.9%)
Manufacturing: 825 (4.4%)
Wholesale trade: 1,321 (7.1%)
Retail trade: 2,152 (11.6%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 2,201 (11.9%)
Information: 306 (1.7%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 623 (3.4%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 1,126 (6.1%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 3,964 (21.4%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 1,372 (7.4%)
Other services (except public administration): 866 (4.7%)
Public Administration: 1,731 (9.3%)

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Average travel time to work

22.5 min

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Santa Cruz County education

Educational attainment

Less than 9th grade: 3,086 (10.2%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 3,671 (12.1%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 7,913 (26.1%)
Some college (no degree): 6,266 (20.6%)
Associate’s degree: 2,431 (8.0%)
Bachelor’s degree: 4,257 (14.0%)
Graduate or professional degree: 2,737 (9.0%)

High school graduate or higher: 23,604

Less than 9th grade: 3,086 (10.2%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 3,671 (12.1%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 7,913 (26.1%)
Some college (no degree): 6,266 (20.6%)
Associate’s degree: 2,431 (8.0%)
Bachelor’s degree: 4,257 (14.0%)
Graduate or professional degree: 2,737 (9.0%)

High school graduate or higher: 23,604 (77.7%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6,994 (23.0%)

Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

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School enrollment

Educational attainment

Nursery school, preschool: 762
Kindergarten: 667
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 5,410
High school (grades 9-12): 3,062
College or graduate school: 1,632

Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

K-12

Higher Ed

Santa Cruz County housing & real estate

Housing units & affordability

Available properties & development assistance

Units, occupancy & ownership

Total housing units: 18,677
Occupied housing units: 16,428 (88.0%)
Vacant housing units: 2,249 (12.0%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 1.1%
Rental vacancy rate: 7.9%
Owner-occupied: 11,064 (67.3%)
Renter-occupied: 5,364 (32.7%)

Cost & affordability

Median home value: $165,500
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,078*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 2,202 (32.8%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $667
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 2,288 (48.8%)

*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Available properties & development assistance

Transportation & shipping

Distance & routes from Santa Cruz County to major metro markets

Trucking & shipping services

Distance & routes from Santa Cruz County to major metro markets

Airports, rail & international border

Distance & routes from Santa Cruz County to major metro markets

Airports, rail & international border

Commercial airports

General aviation

Nogales International Airport

Rail

Union Pacific Railroad

International border

Asset Inventory

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