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Stable employment, livable wages, food security, ability to afford basic needs, wealth accumulation, and prosperity

Impact 2: Higher Levels of Self-Sufficiency

The community indicators on this page provide an overview of how Santa Cruz County residents are doing in key areas of this community impact. This helps us understand how our community is doing overall, and whether particular people or areas in the county are experiencing greater challenges or hardships that need to be addressed. To learn more about any community indicator, click See More Data. 
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Median Household Income

This indicator shows the percentage of households with annual incomes below the federal poverty level. Median household income reflects the relative affluence and prosperity of an area.
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Median Household Income

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of $104,409 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $76,148 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $63,996. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of $104,409 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $76,148 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $63,996.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value ($91,905), Santa Cruz has a value of $104,409 which is higher and better. Compared to the CA Value ($91,905), Santa Cruz has a value of $104,409 which is higher and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Santa Cruz has a value of $104,409 which is higher and better. Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Santa Cruz has a value of $104,409 which is higher and better.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

County: Santa Cruz

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Children, Families, Households & People 65+ Below Poverty Level

A high poverty rate indicates that local employment opportunities are not sufficient to provide for the local community. Through decreased buying power and decreased taxes, poverty is associated with lower quality schools and decreased business survival.
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Compared to the CA Value (15.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 10.9% which is lower and better. Compared to the CA Value (15.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 10.9% which is lower and better.
Children Living Below Poverty Level
Compared to the CA Value (8.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.2% which is lower and better. Compared to the CA Value (8.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.2% which is lower and better.
Families Living Below Poverty Level
Compared to the CA Value (11.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 8.3% which is lower and better. Compared to the CA Value (11.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 8.3% which is lower and better.
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

County: Santa Cruz

(Compared to CA State Value)

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Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Households

Households that are asset limited, income constrained and employed (ALICE) represent men and women of all ages and races who are working but unable to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, child care, health care, and transportation due to the lack of jobs that can support basic necessities and increases in the basic cost of living.
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Food Insecurity Rate

This indicator shows the percentage of the population that experienced food insecurity at some point during the year.
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Food Insecurity Rate

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (11.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (9.0%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (11.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (9.0%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.7%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.7%.
(Compared to U.S. Counties)

County: Santa Cruz

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Cost of Health Care

This indicator shows consumer spending per year on medical services, which include: eye care, dental care, physician care, non-physician care (e.g. chiropractors, naturopaths, psychologists, midwives), lab and blood tests, x-rays, hospital rooms and related services, nursing homes/convalescent care, and other medical services.
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Internet & Digital Access

Owning a computing device and being able to access the Internet can be useful for maintaining one's health and livelihood.
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Compared to the CA Value (91.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 92.7% which is higher and better. Compared to the CA Value (91.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 92.7% which is higher and better.
Households with an Internet Subscription
(Compared to CA State Value)
92.7%
Households with an Internet Subscription
Compared to the CA Value (95.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 96.3% which is higher and better. Compared to the CA Value (95.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 96.3% which is higher and better.
Households with One or More Types of Computing Devices
(Compared to CA State Value)
96.3%
Households with One or More Types of Computing Devices

County: Santa Cruz

Indicators

Median Hourly Wage

 
Data unavailable at this time
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Unbanked & Underbanked Households

Saving money in bank account can be useful for maintaining one's livelihood. 
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3.0%
Percentage %
Unbanked Households
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (3.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (6.0%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (3.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (6.0%).
Unbanked Households
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (12.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (16.0%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (12.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (16.0%).
Underbanked Households
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
Underbanked Households
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Santa Cruz

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Use of Predatory Lenders

 
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Access to Legal & Financial Services

 
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Access to ADA-accessible Modes of Transportation

 
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