Santa Cruz County California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Santa Cruz County California area was $79,705 in 2017, the latest figures available. Santa Cruz County median household income is $7,900 higher than the median California household income and $19,369 greater than the US median household income. 2018 county income data (including Santa Cruz County median household income) will be released in September of 2019. Median family and per capita income for Santa Cruz County are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Santa Cruz County California
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| California | $71,805 | +3.77% | +11.86% |
| Santa Cruz County | $79,705 | +0.53% | +17.64% |
Trends in Santa Cruz County, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $79,705, the median household income for Santa cruz was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Median Household Income: Santa Cruz County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Santa Cruz County
| Date | US | California | Santa Cruz County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $71,805 | $79,705 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $69,196 | $79,283 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $66,737 | $67,398 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $64,191 | $67,751 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $63,441 | $72,134 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $62,389 | $72,487 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $62,573 | $68,282 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $65,020 | $68,810 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $67,494 | $70,435 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $69,645 | $77,001 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $71,048 | $75,587 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $69,037 | $75,799 |
Santa Cruz County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Santa Cruz County was $103,539 in 2017. Compared to the median California family income, Santa Cruz County median family income is $21,530 higher. As with the median household income data, 2018 family income data for Santa Cruz County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income for Santa Cruz County California
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| California | $82,009 | +3.78% | +11.42% |
| Santa Cruz County | $103,539 | +9.93% | +23.65% |
Trends in Santa Cruz County, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $103,539, the median family income for Santa cruz was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Median Family Income: Santa Cruz County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Santa Cruz County
| Date | US | California | Santa Cruz County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $82,009 | $103,539 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $79,023 | $94,183 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $76,133 | $79,934 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $73,604 | $83,733 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $71,906 | $87,381 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $70,825 | $88,397 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $71,518 | $81,842 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $73,778 | $78,215 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $76,779 | $89,381 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $79,926 | $95,868 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $79,979 | $94,866 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $78,688 | $93,054 |
Santa Cruz County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Santa Cruz County was $39,580 in 2017. Compared to the median California per capita income, Santa Cruz County median per capita income is $4,534 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2018 per capita income data for Santa Cruz County will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income for Santa Cruz County California
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| California | $35,046 | +2.75% | +11.08% |
| Santa Cruz County | $39,580 | +0.44% | +12.61% |
Trends in Santa Cruz County, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Santa cruz is $39,580. Real per capita income peaked in 2005 at $41,211 and is now $1,631 (3.96%) lower. From a post peak low of $32,742 in 2010, real per capita income for Santa cruz has now grown by $6,838 (20.88%).
Real Per Capita Income: Santa Cruz County, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Santa Cruz County
| Date | US | California | Santa Cruz County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $35,046 | $39,580 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $34,107 | $39,405 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $32,682 | $33,497 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $31,551 | $35,147 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $31,107 | $33,223 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $30,314 | $35,762 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $30,430 | $33,227 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $30,819 | $32,742 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $31,937 | $34,375 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $33,541 | $39,850 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $33,988 | $40,010 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $32,875 | $38,867 |
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