Santa Cruz County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 9,311 people out of the 272,138 living in Santa Cruz County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Santa Cruz County has increased compared to the 6.1% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Santa Cruz County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Of the 136,578 people who had a job during that time, 71 were employed in the Armed Forces and 136,507 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Santa Cruz County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 9,311 | 6.4% |
| Employed | 136,578 | 93.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 136,507 | 93.6% |
| Employed in armed forces | 71 | 0% |
