Santa Cruz-Watsonville California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville California metro area was $93,933 in 2021, the latest figures available. Santa Cruz median household income is $9,026 higher than the median California household income and $24,216 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Santa Cruz median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Santa Cruz-Watsonville are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Santa Cruz California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| California | $84,907 | -1.88% | +4.54% |
| Santa Cruz | $93,933 | -2.03% | +0.14% |
Trends in Santa Cruz, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Santa cruz is $93,933. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $95,879 and is now $1,946 (2.03%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Santa Cruz, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Santa Cruz
| Date | US | California | Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,907 | $93,933 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $86,534 | $95,879 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $85,246 | $94,603 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $81,221 | $93,806 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,363 | $88,095 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,480 | $87,628 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,761 | $74,492 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,949 | $74,884 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $70,119 | $79,728 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,956 | $80,117 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $69,160 | $75,469 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $74,599 | $77,849 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,527 | $83,544 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $74,584 | $81,552 |
Santa Cruz Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Santa Cruz was $118,352 in 2021. Compared to the median California family income, Santa Cruz median family income is $20,964 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Santa Cruz will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Santa Cruz California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| California | $97,388 | -1.42% | +4.75% |
| Santa Cruz | $118,352 | +0.22% | +2.50% |
Trends in Santa Cruz, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $118,352, the median family income for Santa cruz was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Santa Cruz, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Santa Cruz
| Date | US | California | Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,388 | $118,352 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,790 | $118,094 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $96,837 | $113,709 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $92,969 | $115,468 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $90,641 | $114,437 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,341 | $104,097 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,146 | $88,348 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,353 | $92,549 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $79,476 | $96,580 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $78,280 | $97,702 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,046 | $90,457 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,861 | $98,789 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,398 | $104,852 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,497 | $111,167 |
Santa Cruz Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Santa Cruz was $50,367 in 2021. Compared to the median California per capita income, Santa Cruz median per capita income is $7,971 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Santa Cruz will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Santa Cruz California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| California | $42,396 | -0.95% | +5.84% |
| Santa Cruz | $50,367 | -0.87% | +10.80% |
Trends in Santa Cruz, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Santa cruz is $50,367. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $50,807 and is now $440 (0.87%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Santa Cruz, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Santa Cruz
| Date | US | California | Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $42,396 | $50,367 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $42,804 | $50,807 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $41,747 | $49,505 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $40,056 | $45,458 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,735 | $43,746 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,697 | $43,552 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,123 | $37,023 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,872 | $38,848 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,382 | $36,721 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,505 | $39,526 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,633 | $36,725 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,299 | $37,994 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,566 | $44,221 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,272 | $45,549 |
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