Santa Cruz County, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Santa Cruz County increased by 5,735. 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 | 0.00% |
| 2002 | 254,061 | -1,755 | -0.69% |
| 2003 | 252,254 | -1,807 | -0.71% |
| 2004 | 251,253 | -1,001 | -0.40% |
| 2005 | 249,988 | -1,265 | -0.50% |
| 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 | 270,474 | -2,396 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 260,475 | -9,999 | -3.70% |
| 2022 | 264,240 | 3,765 | 1.45% |
| 2023 | 261,547 | -2,693 | -1.02% |
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Santa Cruz County, CA population from 2000 to 2023
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 7,300 (2.77%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Santa Cruz County's population decreased by 8,927 (3.30%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Santa Cruz County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 261,547.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Santa Cruz County's population peaked in year 2017 at 274,865.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, 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 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Santa Cruz County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Santa Cruz County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.10% per year. Overall the population grew 2.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Santa Cruz County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.10% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Santa Cruz County population grew the most, with an increase of 6,220 people (a 2.42% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Santa Cruz County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 9,999 people (a 3.70% year-on-year decline).
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 increased by 1,072 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 3,765 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 2,693 (1.02%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Santa Cruz County, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Santa Cruz County decreased by 7,289 (2.71%). The population was highest at 274,865 in the year 2017 and lowest at 260,475 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.26%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)