Capitola is located in Santa cruz county California with a geographic area of 1.6 square miles. The total population in Capitola is 10,090 with 45.2% male and 54.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.7% of the population, under age 18 equal 15.9% of the population and over age 65 is 21.2% of the population. The median household income is $81,617, per capita income is $48,060. There are a total of 4,658 housing units with 47.7% owner occupied. Education includes 10.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 43.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Capitola in the summer is 63 degrees, and in the winter 43 degrees.