Carpinteria, CA Demographics
What is the population of Carpinteria?
There are 13,100 residents in Carpinteria, with a median age of 44. Of this, 51.52% are males and 48.48% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.67% of the resident pool in Carpinteria, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.32%. Additionally, 13.01% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 11,812 people in Carpinteria currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 13,100 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 6,749 | 1.0% |
| Female Population | 6,351 | -2.4% |
Male Population 51.52%
Female Population 48.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | 1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 9,782 | -1.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,614 | 23.4% |
| Not Citizen | 1,704 | -11.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.67%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.32%
Not Citizen 13.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 66 | 22.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 544 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 329 | 90.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 157 | -15.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 11,812 | -2.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.51%
Moved from Same County 4.21%
Moved from Same State 2.55%
Moved from Different State 1.22%
Same House as Last Year 91.51%
What are the employment statistics in Carpinteria?
White-collar workers make up 79.17% of the working population in Carpinteria, while blue-collar employees account for 20.83%. There are also 2,084 entrepreneurs in Carpinteria (15.51% of the workforce); 8,096 workers employed in private companies (60.26%); and 1,740 people working in governmental institutions (12.95%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 10,636 | 93.6% |
| Blue Collar | 2,798 | 117.6% |
White Collar 79.17%
Blue Collar 20.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,084 | 135.2% |
| Private Companies | 8,096 | 94.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,740 | 115.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,514 | 65.8% |
Self Employees 15.51%
Private Companies 60.26%
Governmental Workers 12.95%
Not for Profit Companies 11.27%
How many households are there in Carpinteria?
There are a total of 5,111 households in Carpinteria, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.66% of these Carpinteria households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.34%. Additionally, 25.85% of households have children and 74.15% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,111 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.8% |
| Family Households | 3,356 | 6.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,755 | -8.8% |
Family Households 65.66%
Non-Family Households 34.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,321 | -1.6% |
| Households without Children | 3,790 | 1.4% |
Households with Children 25.85%
Households without Children 74.15%
What are the median and average incomes in Carpinteria?
The average annual household income in Carpinteria is $137,042, while the median household income sits at $104,233 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $137,833, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $128,125.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $137,042 | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income | $104,233 | 0.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 779 | 10.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 11,988 | -1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Carpinteria?
There are 6,032 housing units in Carpinteria, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 5,111 occupied housing units in Carpinteria, 58.81% are owner-occupied, while 41.19% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,063,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,287 per month in Carpinteria.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,032 | -0.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 300 | -6.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 95 | -4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 756 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,048 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,871 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 982 | -13.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 303 | 12.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 483 | 72.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 169 | -15.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 25 | 177.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,111 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,006 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,105 | -1.5% |
Owner Occupied 58.81%
Renter Occupied 41.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,837 | -4.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,169 | 14.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,063,800 | 3.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $823,400 | 26.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,287 | 1.7% |
With Mortgage 61.11%
Without Mortgage 38.89%
What is the level of education in Carpinteria?
Approximately 20.86% of the population in Carpinteria holds a high school degree (that's 2,195 residents), while 24.12% have attained a college certificate (2,538 locals) and 24.68% have a bachelor's degree (2,597 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 855 | 5.7% |
| Some High School | 2,195 | -6.1% |
| Some College | 2,538 | -11.6% |
| Associate Degree | 661 | -24.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,597 | 0.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,677 | 10.6% |
No High School 8.13%
Some High School 20.86%
Some College 24.12%
Associate Degree 6.28%
Bachelor's Degree 24.68%
Graduate Degree 15.94%
What is the marital status of Carpinteria residents?
A total of 2,814 people in Carpinteria have never been married (which represents 26.2% of the total population), while 6,212 of them are wedded (57.83%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 185 (1.72%) and 1,035 (9.64%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,814 | 2.3% |
| Married | 6,212 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 185 | -9.8% |
| Widowed | 680 | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 1,035 | -13.7% |
Never Married 26.2%
Married 57.83%
Separated 1.72%
Widowed 6.33%
Divorced 9.64%
What are the most common means of transportation in Carpinteria?
The top three means of transportation people in Carpinteria use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,782 residents commute by car, 404 prefer going to work by walking and 177 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,782 | -4.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 177 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 142 | 97.2% |
| Motorcycle | 33 | 10.0% |
| Walk | 404 | -0.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Carpinteria by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.