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Santa Ynez

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.83
State:
California

Santa Ynez is a CDP located in Santa Barbara County, California. Santa Ynez has a 2026 population of 4,796. Santa Ynez is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Santa Ynez is $110,781 with a poverty rate of 12.96%. The median age in Santa Ynez is 37.8 years: 36 years for males, and 39.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.2 males.

4.8K
Total Population
993
Density (mi²)
24 0.5%
Growth

Santa Ynez Population

Santa Ynez Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,796240.5%
20254,772230.48%

Median Age

Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 36 years

Santa Ynez Adults

There are 3,604 adults, (1,065 of whom are seniors) in Santa Ynez.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,209 (49.5%)
Male: 2,258 (50.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Santa Ynez includes 84.37% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,76984.37%
Two or more races51311.48%
Other race1272.84%
Asian451.01%
Black or African American130.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3798.48%
Two or more races3778.44%
Other race1272.84%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,39075.89%
Two or more races1363.04%
Asian451.01%
Black or African American130.29%

Santa Ynez Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Santa Ynez 's average per capita income is $61,535. Household income levels show a median of $110,781. The poverty rate stands at 12.96%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$160,268-
Families$154,256$208,567
Households$110,781$171,188
Non Families$88,611$92,705

$61,535

Average Income

$110,781

Median Household Income

12.96%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)