Santa Cruz County, Arizona Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
48,926
Median Age
37.9
Male Median
36.9
Female Median
38.9
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Population Growth

Santa Cruz County, Arizona Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.2%%.
+6.2%% Growth
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.9 | 48,926 |
| 2023 | 37.9 | 48,209 |
| 2022 | 37.3 | 47,838 |
| 2021 | 37.2 | 47,463 |
| 2020 | 37.2 | 46,594 |
| 2019 | 36.7 | 46,480 |
| 2018 | 36.6 | 46,584 |
| 2017 | 36.6 | 46,358 |
| 2016 | 36.4 | 46,547 |
| 2015 | 36.5 | 47,073 |
| 2014 | 36.2 | 47,250 |
| 2013 | 35.7 | 47,122 |
| 2012 | 35.5 | 47,057 |
| 2011 | 35.0 | 46,727 |
| 2010 | 35.2 | 46,051 |
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.2% |
| 5–17 | 19.6% |
| 18–24 | 9.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–54 | 22.4% |
| 55–64 | 11.5% |
| 65+ | 19.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Santa Cruz County, Arizona
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 46.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Santa Cruz County, Arizona
The median age in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is 37.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Santa Cruz County, Arizona is 48,926.
In Santa Cruz County, Arizona, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is aging.