Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
47838
Sex Ratio
94.1 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.32 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Santa Cruz County, AZ, exhibits a modest population growth rate of 0.8% over the past year, which is below the state average of 1.3%. The county's median age is 37.3, slightly younger than the state median of 38.4. Notably, Santa Cruz has a high young-age dependency ratio of 47.6%, indicating a significant proportion of youth compared to the elderly, who make up 18.5% of the population. The sex ratio of 94.1 suggests a slight female predominance. Compared to neighboring counties like Pima and Maricopa, Santa Cruz's growth and demographic structure reflect unique local characteristics within Arizona.
Dependency Rate
81.2 %
Median Age
37.3 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
18.5 %
Active Aging Index
85.4 %
Old Dependency Rate
33.5 %
Young Dependency Rate
47.6 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
16651
Married-couple Household
8490
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
2.71 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.36 %
Average Household Size
2.86 p
Average Family Size
3.41 p
Household with Children (%)
36.2 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.8 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
31 %
Now Married
51.9 %
Widowed
5 %
Divorced
12.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.