Demographics & People — Scotts Valley, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,138 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,800 |
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| Median Age | 47.3 |
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| Total Households | 5,008 |
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| Family Households | 3,588 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3536 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,624 |
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| Black or African American | 63 |
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| Asian | 838 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,669 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,247 |
| English | 2,609 |
| German | 1,938 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,843 |
| Irish | 1,615 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,426 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,197 |
| Italian | 1,117 |
| European | 440 |
| British | 335 |
Language
| English Only | 10,026 |
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| Spanish | 574 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,525 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 465 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,239 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 26.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Scotts Valley, California.
