Boulder Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,353
Population
713/sq mi density
$106,842
Median Income
$56,934 per capita
$785,200
Home Value
$740,849 Zillow
$1,844
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$106,842 median income, 9.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$785,200 home value, $1,844/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,353
Census 2023
Population Density
713
per square mile
Land Area
7.5
square miles (19.5 km²)
Median Age
46.4 yrs
19% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 17.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
77.5%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
17.2%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.6%
Spanish
10.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.5%
Veterans
7.4%
23% above US avg (6%)
Disability
7.8%
40% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.7%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.3%
62% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.482
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,353 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 713 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.3% |
| Female | 47.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 88.6% |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.5% |
| Veterans | 7.4% |
| Disability | 7.8% |
| Health Insurance | 96.7% |
| Uninsured | 3.3% |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.482 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |