Ranking of Santa Cruz, CA Cities and Places By population in 2022

Updated on June 27, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2022, among all Santa Cruz, CA cities and places, Balance of Santa Cruz County had the highest population (129.60K), followed by Santa Cruz city (63.02K), and Watsonville city (51.50K).

The chart below shows the top 5 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Santa Cruz cities and places.

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Ranking of Santa Cruz, CA Cities and Places By population in 2022
Balance of Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz city
Watsonville city
Scotts Valley city
Capitola city
Ranking of Santa Cruz, CA Cities and Places By population in 2022
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Rank City or Place Population
1 Balance of Santa Cruz County 129601
2 Santa Cruz city 63016
3 Watsonville city 51502
4 Scotts Valley city 12033
5 Capitola city 9699