Ranking of Santa Cruz, CA Cities and Places By population in 2023
Updated on June 27, 2025.
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2023, among all Santa Cruz, CA cities and places, Balance of Santa Cruz County had the highest population (128.13K), followed by Santa Cruz city (62.86K), and Watsonville city (51.22K).
The chart below shows the top 5 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Santa Cruz cities and places.
You can see similar information for other California counties. You can also see the ranking of all cities and places in California.
Data Source: US Census Bureau (Vintage).
Ranking of Santa Cruz, CA Cities and Places By population in 2023
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| Rank | City or Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balance of Santa Cruz County | 128126 |
| 2 | Santa Cruz city | 62857 |
| 3 | Watsonville city | 51220 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley city | 11909 |
| 5 | Capitola city | 9587 |