Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Santa Cruz County: County in Arizona, United States
About
Santa Cruz County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, the population was 47,420 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 46,808 inhabitants. Its county seat is Nogales. The county was created 126 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about Santa Cruz County
| Population : | 46,808 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| Different from : | Santa Cruz County |
| Area : | 3207 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Named for : | Santa Cruz River |
| Capital : | Nogales |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1899 |
| Time Zone : | America/Phoenix |
| Local time : | 09:40:32 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Santa Cruz County is located at 31°31'34"N 110°50'48"W (31.5260000, -110.8465700). It has 3 neighbors: Heroica Nogales, Cochise County and Pima County.
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The largest city of Santa Cruz County is Nogales with a population of 20,107. . See all Santa Cruz County cities & populated places.
Santa Cruz County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Cruz County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Nogales | 20,107 | City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border |
| Tubac | 1,191 | Census designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States |
| Patagonia | 881 | Town in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County has 3 neighbours.
- Nogales city in Sonora
- Cochise County county in Arizona, United States
- Pima County county in Arizona, United States
- Nogales
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Santa Cruz County decreased by 1.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 47,420 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,667 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 47,359 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,939 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,636 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,542 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 46,400 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 46,566 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 46,395 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 46,498 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 46,808 | 0.66% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Santa Cruz County , California county in Arizona, United States with a population of 269,925 people.
Arizona Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 4,579,081 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. |
| Pima County | 1,061,175 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Tucson | 553,571 | The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area. |
| Mesa | 528,159 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. |
| Pinal County | 480,828 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Chandler | 265,398 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Scottsdale | 262,647 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. |
| Gilbert | 257,658 | The fifth most populous city in Arizona. |
| Glendale | 255,307 | The second most populous city in Arizona. |
| Yavapai County | 240,226 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Yuma County | 217,824 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Mohave County | 217,206 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe | 200,402 | The third most populous city in Arizona. |
| Peoria | 179,872 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
