Santa Barbara County, CA Demographics
What is the population of Santa Barbara County?
There are 441,703 residents in Santa Barbara County, with a median age of 42. Of this, 50.3% are males and 49.7% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.34% of the resident pool in Santa Barbara County, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.96%. Additionally, 13.7% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 365,781 people in Santa Barbara County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 441,703 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 222,162 | -0.7% |
| Female Population | 219,541 | -0.6% |
Male Population 50.3%
Female Population 49.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | -2.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 337,215 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 43,972 | 1.0% |
| Not Citizen | 60,516 | -2.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 76.34%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.96%
Not Citizen 13.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,322 | 8.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 42,365 | -6.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 17,958 | 2.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 7,318 | -2.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 365,781 | -0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.76%
Moved from Same County 9.7%
Moved from Same State 4.11%
Moved from Different State 1.68%
Same House as Last Year 83.75%
What are the employment statistics in Santa Barbara County?
White-collar workers make up 76.9% of the working population in Santa Barbara County, while blue-collar employees account for 23.1%. There are also 25,006 entrepreneurs in Santa Barbara County (12.05% of the workforce); 131,037 workers employed in private companies (63.16%); and 33,264 people working in governmental institutions (16.03%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 159,539 | -1.6% |
| Blue Collar | 47,934 | 0.0% |
White Collar 76.9%
Blue Collar 23.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 25,006 | 2.3% |
| Private Companies | 131,037 | -3.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 33,264 | 1.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 18,166 | 1.7% |
Self Employees 12.05%
Private Companies 63.16%
Governmental Workers 16.03%
Not for Profit Companies 8.76%
How many households are there in Santa Barbara County?
There are a total of 148,730 households in Santa Barbara County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.54% of these Santa Barbara County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.46%. Additionally, 31.79% of households have children and 68.21% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 148,730 | 0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 97,478 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 51,252 | 0.4% |
Family Households 65.54%
Non-Family Households 34.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 47,274 | -1.4% |
| Households without Children | 101,456 | 1.2% |
Households with Children 31.79%
Households without Children 68.21%
What are the median and average incomes in Santa Barbara County?
The average annual household income in Santa Barbara County is $132,563, while the median household income sits at $105,038 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $110,592, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $139,672. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,730 and $78,196, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $132,563 | 9.6% |
| Median Household Income | $105,038 | 9.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 365,201 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Santa Barbara County?
There are 159,611 housing units in Santa Barbara County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 148,730 occupied housing units in Santa Barbara County, 52.82% are owner-occupied, while 47.18% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,023,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,127 per month in Santa Barbara County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 159,611 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 12,984 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,838 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18,773 | -4.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 30,742 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29,488 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 24,859 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15,247 | -1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13,648 | 3.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,659 | 5.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 373 | 333.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 148,730 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 78,556 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $70,174 | -0.1% |
Owner Occupied 52.82%
Renter Occupied 47.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 50,278 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 28,278 | 3.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,023,000 | 16.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $862,700 | 15.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,127 | 4.6% |
With Mortgage 64%
Without Mortgage 36%
What is the level of education in Santa Barbara County?
Approximately 25.93% of the population in Santa Barbara County holds a high school degree (that's 86,477 residents), while 24.38% have attained a college certificate (81,316 locals) and 19.57% have a bachelor's degree (65,259 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 33,145 | -1.8% |
| Some High School | 86,477 | 1.0% |
| Some College | 81,316 | -1.2% |
| Associate Degree | 27,309 | 2.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 65,259 | 0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 39,968 | 2.8% |
No High School 9.94%
Some High School 25.93%
Some College 24.38%
Associate Degree 8.19%
Bachelor's Degree 19.57%
Graduate Degree 11.99%
What is the marital status of Santa Barbara County residents?
A total of 144,096 people in Santa Barbara County have never been married (which represents 39.45% of the total population), while 166,329 of them are wedded (45.53%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,134 (1.68%) and 32,145 (8.8%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 144,096 | 0.5% |
| Married | 166,329 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 6,134 | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 16,591 | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 32,145 | 32,145.0% |
Never Married 39.45%
Married 45.53%
Separated 1.68%
Widowed 4.54%
Divorced 8.8%
What are the most common means of transportation in Santa Barbara County?
The top three means of transportation people in Santa Barbara County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 161,795 residents commute by car, 7,138 prefer going to work by walking and 4,679 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 161,795 | -2.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,431 | -4.0% |
| Railroad | 86 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 28 | 16.7% |
| Bicycle | 4,679 | -6.8% |
| Motorcycle | 855 | 13.7% |
| TaxiCab | 312 | 46.5% |
| Walk | 7,138 | -5.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Santa Barbara County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93067 | 999 | 418 | $0.00 | $132,469.00 |
| 93101 | 29,870 | 12,401 | $76,130.00 | $108,465.00 |
| 93103 | 19,653 | 7,523 | $104,238.00 | $143,693.00 |
| 93105 | 26,482 | 10,783 | $130,325.00 | $181,206.00 |
| 93108 | 11,209 | 4,581 | $215,126.00 | $312,863.00 |
| 93109 | 11,626 | 4,587 | $121,250.00 | $168,588.00 |
| 93110 | 16,403 | 6,508 | $112,684.00 | $156,259.00 |
| 93111 | 18,165 | 6,304 | $134,897.00 | $179,803.00 |
| 93117 | 53,345 | 17,009 | $79,553.00 | $110,540.00 |
| 93013 | 16,459 | 6,296 | $115,000.00 | $172,424.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.