As a small rural community, Boulder Creek, CA is home to 5,308 people and has a population density of 573 people per square mile. Nestled in the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Boulder Creek offers year-round outdoor activities that appeal to all kinds of adventurers. Local businesses include the Boulder Creek Market, BJ's Pizza & Pub and Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Outdoor activities range from hiking and camping at nearby Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park to skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Sierra at Tahoe Resort. The community also hosts local sporting events such as the July 4th Parade & Picnic and annual Halloween Carnival. Organizations like Mountain Community Resources help residents with social services, while the Boulder Creek Recreation & Park District offer classes and recreational activities for all ages.
The population in Boulder Creek is 5,308. There are 707 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Boulder Creek is 46.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Boulder Creek is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Boulder Creek
- 49.0% are married
- 13.9% are divorced
- 23.9% are married with children
- 10.7% have children, but are single
Race in Boulder Creek
- 81.8% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander