Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Nogales, AZ 85621
Phone: (520) 761-7800
Fax: (520) 761-7700
www.co.santa-cruz.az.us
On south-central border of AZ; organized Mar 15, 1899 (prior to statehood) from Pima County. Name Origin: For the Santa Cruz River, which flows through the county. From the Spanish meaning 'holy cross.'
Area (sq mi):: 1238.11 (land 1237.63; water 0.47) Population per square mile: 33.90
Population 2005: 42,009 State rank: 12 Population change: 2000-20005 9.50%; 1990-2000 29.30% Population 2000: 38,381 (White 17.80%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 80.80%; Asian 0.50%; Other 23.10%). Foreign born: 37.70%. Median age: 31.80
Income 2000: per capita $13,278; median household $29,710; Population below poverty level: 24.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $16,873-$18,621
Unemployment (2004): 9.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -3.10% Median travel time to work: 19.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 13.70%
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Santa Cruz County, California
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 454-2800
www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us
On S central coast of CA; original county; organized Feb 18, 1850 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: Spanish 'holy cross,' a common Spanish placename. Originally named Branciforte for the viceroy, but changed Apr 6, 1850.
Area (sq mi):: 607.16 (land 445.24; water 161.92) Population per square mile: 560.70
Population 2005: 249,666 State rank: 24 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.30%; 1990-2000 11.30% Population 2000: 255,602 (White 65.50%; Black or African American 1.00%; Hispanic or Latino 26.80%; Asian 3.40%; Other 20.50%). Foreign born: 18.20%. Median age: 35.00
Income 2000: per capita $26,396; median household $53,998; Population below poverty level: 11.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $39,149-$38,126
Unemployment (2004): 7.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.90% Median travel time to work: 27.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 26.20%
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