About Santa Cruz County, California
Santa Cruz County is a county located on the central coast of California. The county seat and largest city is Santa Cruz. The county was established in 1850 and covers an area of 1,206 square miles.
The county has a population of 262,382 and a population density of 217 people per square mile. The median household income in the county is $64,500 and the median family income is $81,856. The per capita income in the county is $37,774.
Santa Cruz County is home to many attractions including the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, and the University of California Santa Cruz. The county also has a large agricultural industry with crops such as strawberries, Brussels sprouts, and artichokes being grown in the area.