Goleta, California Population 2022
Goleta is a city located in Santa Barbara County California. Goleta has a 2020 population of 30,782. Goleta is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually but its population has increased by 2.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,143 in 2010.
The average household income in Goleta is $110,285 with a poverty rate of 7.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,999 per month, and the median house value is $797,700. The median age in Goleta is 35.8 years, 34.7 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
Goleta Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goletawas:
- White: 72.23%
- Asian: 9.79%
- Other race: 8.59%
- Two or more races: 5.22%
- Black or African American: 3.31%
- Native American: 0.71%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.15%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,374 | 72.23% |
| Asian | 3,032 | 9.79% |
| Some Other Race | 2,660 | 8.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1,617 | 5.22% |
| Black or African American | 1,024 | 3.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 221 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.15% |
Goleta Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,019 | 2.79 | 51.5 |
| Married | 5,538 | 3.41 | 62.1 |
| Non Family | 3,960 | 1.59 | 40.1 |
| Female | 1,180 | 3.82 | 38.4 |
| Male | 341 | 3.04 | 57.5 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,108 | 5.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 946 | 4.63% |
| High School Graduate | 3,084 | 15.09% |
| Some College | 3,780 | 18.49% |
| Associates Degree | 1,744 | 8.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,596 | 27.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,180 | 20.45% |
Goleta Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,891 | 11,660 | 6,977 |
| Hispanic | 5,586 | 3,921 | 1,103 |
| Asian | 1,968 | 1,850 | 1,114 |
| Other Race | 1,712 | 1,008 | 344 |
| 2+ Races | 752 | 707 | 271 |
| Black | 558 | 519 | 278 |
| Native American | 139 | 116 | 25 |
| Islander | 47 | 47 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$48,401
Average Earnings
$53,747
Average Male
$40,353
Average Female
Goleta Language by Age
Goleta Language
65.56% of Goleta residents speak only English, while 34.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.11% of the population.
Goleta Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,847 | 1,135 | 7.16% |
| Hispanic | 10,003 | 572 | 5.72% |
| Other | 382 | NaN% | |
| Black | 1,013 | 366 | 36.13% |
| Asian | 3,026 | 303 | 10.01% |
| Multiple | 1,606 | 52 | 3.24% |
7.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.51%
Male Poverty Rate
7.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Goleta
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goleta is Black, with 36.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goleta is Multiple, with 3.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.76%.
Goleta Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Goleta Married by Age and Sex
Goleta Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Goleta Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,177 | 6.50% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 71 | 2.83% |
| Islander | 47 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 33 | 1.57% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 2.54% |
| Black | 18 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 10 | 5.78% |
Goleta Veterans by Education
4.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.40%
Born in Goleta
77.79%
Native Born
22.21%
Foreign Born
11.90%
Non Citizen
10.31%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
77.79% of Goleta residents were born in the United States, with 54.40% having been born in California. 11.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30,782 | -43 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 30,825 | -43 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 30,868 | -43 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 30,911 | -43 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 30,954 | -144 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 31,098 | 177 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 30,921 | -42 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 30,963 | 83 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 30,880 | 241 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 30,639 | 252 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 30,387 | 211 | 0.70% |
| 2011 | 30,176 | 33 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 30,143 | -25,057 | -5.87% |
| 2000 | 55,200 | 26,600 | 6.80% |
| 1990 | 28,600 | 3,000 | 1.11% |
| 1980 | 25,600 | 17,600 | 12.33% |
| 1970 | 8,000 | 3,000 | 4.81% |
| 1960 | 5,000 | 3,700 | 6.97% |
| 1940 | 1,300 | 0.00% |