Watsonville city, California
Official LSAD Designation: Watsonville city • Census GEOID: 0683668
• Santa Cruz County
Watsonville city is an incorporated city in Santa Cruz County, California. According to official records from the Census (2025), Watsonville city had an estimated population of 50,716 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation Watsonville city (GEOID 0683668).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
City Of Watsonville
Municipal
Official Title:
City Clerk
Address:
275 MAIN ST, SUITE 400, WATSONVILLE CA 95076
County Of Santa Cruz
County
Official Title:
Supervisor
Address:
701 OCEAN ST, RM 500, SANTA CRUZ CA 95060-4003
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,716 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $78,393 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $686,000 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 6.79 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).