Small Business Marketing in Santa Cruz County, California
Small-business and marketing-industry statistics for Santa Cruz County, from U.S. Census data.
Key facts — Santa Cruz County, California
7,179
business establishments
31
advertising & marketing firms (NAICS 5418)
78,616
total employees
261,547
population (2023)
Marketing & business landscape
| Total business establishments | 7,179 |
|---|---|
| Advertising, PR & related firms (NAICS 5418) | 31 |
| Total private employment | 78,616 |
| Total annual payroll | $4,741,199,000 |
| Population (2023) | 261,547 |
| Businesses per 1,000 residents | 27.4 |
Across Santa Cruz County’s 7,179 establishments, 31 are in advertising and public relations. Small businesses that market themselves typically compete on local SEO, paid search, and social media.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (establishments, employment, payroll, NAICS 5418); Population Estimates 2023.