Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley: City in Santa Cruz County, California, United States
About
Scotts Valley is a city located in the county of Santa Cruz in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,580. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,995 inhabitants.
The city was created 59 years ago in 1966.
Quick Facts about Scotts Valley
| Population | 11,995 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Different from | Scott Valley |
| Phone Area Codes | 831 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.0511,-122.0147 |
| Altitude | 1,841 feet / 561 meters |
| Establishment | August 02, 1966 (59 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 04:55:27 (16th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 95066 |
| Population growth | 3.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Scotts Valley is located at 37°3'4"N 122°0'53"W (37.0510600, -122.0146800).
Scotts Valley map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Scotts Valley increased by 3.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,580 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,621 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,653 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,743 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,828 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,907 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,910 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,891 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,817 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,757 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,995 | 1.98% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,146 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,789 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 17.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,357 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,720 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 91.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 414 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $225,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,430 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $397 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,075 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,962 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.96 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,342 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 113,071 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,146 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $69,300 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,304 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 832 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 474 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 275 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 784 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 229 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 586 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 457.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.89 |
Where to Stay in Scotts Valley
1Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
6020 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, United States View details
Phone: +18314386666 | Website available
2Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
5030 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, United States View details
Phone: +18314381500 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Scotts Valley
1Scotts Valley Planning Department
1 Civic Center Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, United States View details
Phone: +18314405630 | Website available
2Scotts Valley City Clerk
1 Civic Center Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, United States View details
Phone: +18314405602 | Website available
3Scotts Valley Administration
1 Civic Center Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, United States View details
Phone: +18314405600
4Scotts Valley City Office
701 Lundy Ln, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, United States View details
Phone: +18314388689 | Website available
People born in Scotts Valley (2)
People born in Scotts Valley, including athlete and musician David Campbell, stock car racing driver Bryce Napier, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Scotts Valley, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110714 | University of California-Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz (CA) | 95064-1011 |
Nearby Transit Stations (42)
Rail and bus stations connected to Scotts Valley, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVY | Scotts Valley, California | 246 Kings Village Rd. | BUS |
| SCZ | Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California | 920 Pacific Ave | BUS |
| MHC | Morgan Hill, California | 17300 Depot Street | RAIL |
| SJC | San Jose Diridon station | 65 Cahill Street | RAIL |
| SCC | Santa Clara station | 1001 Railroad Ave. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Scotts Valley.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley Post Office | Scotts Valley (CA) | 95066 |
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| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 64,317 | The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. |
| Watsonville | 51,673 | The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. |
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| Soquel | 9,644 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Rio Del Mar | 9,216 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
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| Aptos | 6,220 | Town in California |
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| Boulder Creek | 4,923 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Felton | 4,057 | Town of the United States |
| Amesti | 3,478 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Day Valley | 3,409 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Corralitos | 2,326 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
Scotts Valley distances to largest California cities