Santa Cruz Economy

The economic sector is broken down as follows:

  • Retail: 981 establishments with $3,725,362,000 in sales, shipments and receipts. Institutions have an annual payroll of about $315,975,000 going to 12,454 employees.
  • Information: 115 establishments with an annual payroll of $80,186,000 going to 1,434 employees.
  • Real Estate: 380 establishments with about $311,055,000 in sales, shipments, and receipts. Institutions have an annual payroll of $58,614,000 going to 1,793 employees.
  • Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: 110 establishments with about $101,264,000 in sales, shipments and receipts. Institutions have an annual payroll of $33,713,000 to 1,792 employees.
  • Accommodation and Food Services: 657 establishments with about $513,826,000 in sales, shipments and receipts. Institutions have an annual payroll of about $148,792,000 to 9,774 employees.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 Economic Census