Santa Barbara, CA Demographics
What is the population of Santa Barbara?
There are 88,024 residents in Santa Barbara, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.87% are males and 51.13% are females. US-born citizens make up 78.21% of the resident pool in Santa Barbara, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.46%. Additionally, 12.33% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 73,673 people in Santa Barbara currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 88,024 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 43,014 | -2.0% |
| Female Population | 45,010 | 0.6% |
Male Population 48.87%
Female Population 51.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 68,844 | -0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,329 | -0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 10,851 | -4.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 78.21%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.46%
Not Citizen 12.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 836 | 21.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,454 | -4.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,327 | -8.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,894 | -5.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 73,673 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.96%
Moved from Same County 9.7%
Moved from Same State 2.67%
Moved from Different State 2.17%
Same House as Last Year 84.5%
What are the employment statistics in Santa Barbara?
White-collar workers make up 86.8% of the working population in Santa Barbara, while blue-collar employees account for 13.2%. There are also 12,422 entrepreneurs in Santa Barbara (13.44% of the workforce); 58,756 workers employed in private companies (63.58%); and 10,856 people working in governmental institutions (11.75%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 80,206 | 97.7% |
| Blue Collar | 12,200 | 95.8% |
White Collar 86.8%
Blue Collar 13.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 12,422 | 88.0% |
| Private Companies | 58,756 | 103.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,856 | 82.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,372 | 95.6% |
Self Employees 13.44%
Private Companies 63.58%
Governmental Workers 11.75%
Not for Profit Companies 11.22%
How many households are there in Santa Barbara?
There are a total of 36,618 households in Santa Barbara, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.28% of these Santa Barbara households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.72%. Additionally, 23.14% of households have children and 76.86% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 36,618 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -16.3% |
| Family Households | 19,145 | -1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 17,473 | 4.1% |
Family Households 52.28%
Non-Family Households 47.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,474 | 1.9% |
| Households without Children | 28,144 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 23.14%
Households without Children 76.86%
What are the median and average incomes in Santa Barbara?
The average annual household income in Santa Barbara is $151,249, while the median household income sits at $101,672 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $107,625, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $128,522. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,926 and $83,235, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $151,249 | 4.9% |
| Median Household Income | $101,672 | 3.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 11,335 | 0.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 74,923 | -0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Santa Barbara?
There are 39,015 housing units in Santa Barbara, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 36,618 occupied housing units in Santa Barbara, 39.78% are owner-occupied, while 60.22% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,463,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,367 per month in Santa Barbara.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 39,015 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,690 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,954 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,404 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,852 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,247 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,371 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,419 | -8.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,632 | -6.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,364 | 20.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 82 | 241.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 36,618 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 14,566 | -1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 22,052 | 3.0% |
Owner Occupied 39.78%
Renter Occupied 60.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,019 | -5.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,547 | 5.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,463,100 | 8.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,472,100 | 10.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,367 | 3.2% |
With Mortgage 61.92%
Without Mortgage 38.08%
What is the level of education in Santa Barbara?
Approximately 17.63% of the population in Santa Barbara holds a high school degree (that's 12,842 residents), while 22.43% have attained a college certificate (16,342 locals) and 28.01% have a bachelor's degree (20,407 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,476 | -4.4% |
| Some High School | 12,842 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 16,342 | -1.2% |
| Associate Degree | 5,592 | 3.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20,407 | -0.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,186 | -1.8% |
No High School 6.14%
Some High School 17.63%
Some College 22.43%
Associate Degree 7.68%
Bachelor's Degree 28.01%
Graduate Degree 18.1%
What is the marital status of Santa Barbara residents?
A total of 31,218 people in Santa Barbara have never been married (which represents 41.4% of the total population), while 32,690 of them are wedded (43.36%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,518 (2.01%) and 7,909 (10.49%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 31,218 | -1.1% |
| Married | 32,690 | -1.6% |
| Separated | 1,518 | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3,580 | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7,909 | -2.6% |
Never Married 41.4%
Married 43.36%
Separated 2.01%
Widowed 4.75%
Divorced 10.49%
What are the most common means of transportation in Santa Barbara?
The top three means of transportation people in Santa Barbara use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 31,879 residents commute by car, 1,873 prefer going to work by walking and 1,441 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 31,879 | -4.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 983 | -18.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 35 | N/A |
| Railroad | 2 | -84.6% |
| Bicycle | 1,441 | 6.7% |
| Motorcycle | 299 | 14.1% |
| TaxiCab | 234 | 21.9% |
| Walk | 1,873 | -7.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Santa Barbara 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.