University California-Santa Barbara, California Population 2024

11,211

University California-Santa Barbara is a city located in Santa Barbara County California. University California-Santa Barbara has a 2024 population of 11,211. University California-Santa Barbara is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,671 in 2020.

The average household income in University California-Santa Barbara is $106,825 with a poverty rate of 12.46%. The median age in University California-Santa Barbara is 19.9 years: 20.4 years for males, and 19.7 years for females.

University California-Santa Barbara Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of University California-Santa Barbara was:

  • White: 45.91%
  • Asian: 32.25%
  • Two or more races: 12.27%
  • Other race: 7.22%
  • Black or African American: 1.06%
  • Native American: 0.65%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.64%
Land Area (mi²)
1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
8,625.50/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-3.94% (-460)
The current population of University California-Santa Barbara, California is 11,211 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 11,671.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,25345.91%
Asian3,69032.25%
Two or more races1,40412.27%
Other race8267.22%
Black or African American1211.06%
Native American740.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander730.64%

White

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

University California-Santa Barbara Population by Race

University California-Santa Barbara Population Pyramid 2024

University California-Santa Barbara Median Age

19.9

Total

20.4

Male

19.7

Female

University California-Santa Barbara Adults

There are 10,909 adults, (53 of whom are seniors) in University California-Santa Barbara.

University California-Santa Barbara Age Dependency

5.4

Age Dependency Ratio

0.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

4.9

Child Dependency Ratio

University California-Santa Barbara Sex Ratio

Female5,86951.3%
Male5,57248.7%

University California-Santa Barbara Population by Age

University California-Santa Barbara Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All6422.417.182.9
Married3252.7627.772.3
Non Family2731.834.895.2
Male283.362575
Female163.190100

2.72

Average Family Size

2.4

Average Household Size

17.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

University California-Santa Barbara Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade261.36%
Associates Degree804.18%
Bachelors Degree61231.96%
Graduate Degree92348.2%
High School Graduate512.66%
Less Than 9th Grade00%
Some College22311.64%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

University California-Santa Barbara Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

University California-Santa Barbara Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White1,0401,027839
Asian507498427
Hispanic256252165
2+ Races141141128
Other Race1029857
Black343426
Native American272727

The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

University California-Santa Barbara Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$33,529$32,153$34,857
Graduate Degree$37,750$42,188$29,509
High School Graduate$24,688$24,688$0
Less Than 9th Grade$33,750$0$0
Overall$34,543$39,878$29,619
Some College$0$53,019$0

$34,543

Average Earnings

$39,878

Average Male

$29,619

Average Female

University California-Santa Barbara Earnings by Educational Attainment

University California-Santa Barbara Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

University California-Santa Barbara Language

52% of University California-Santa Barbara residents speak only English, while 48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 26.49% of the population.

University California-Santa Barbara Language

University California-Santa Barbara Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Asian2857927.72%
Hispanic2947826.53%
Other1654929.7%
Multiple1052927.62%
White881242.72%
Black541731.48%

12.46%

Overall Poverty Rate

9.31%

Male Poverty Rate

15.62%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in University California-Santa Barbara

The race most likely to be in poverty in University California-Santa Barbara is Black, with 31.48% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in University California-Santa Barbara is White, with 2.72% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.95%.

University California-Santa Barbara Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
High School41.18%
Some College21.43%
Less Than 9th Grade15.38%
Bachelors or Greater10.58%

University California-Santa Barbara Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed10.52%
Female Employed7.21%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Unemployed0%

University California-Santa Barbara Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

University California-Santa Barbara Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$97,361$123,537
Households$78,214$106,825
Married Families$108,828$-999,999,999
Non Families$65,350$77,307

mean

median

Income by Household Type

University California-Santa Barbara Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

7.0%

Overall Marriage Rate

7.9%

Male Marriage Rate

6.1%

Female Marriage Rate

University California-Santa Barbara Married by Age and Sex

male

female

University California-Santa Barbara Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

University California-Santa Barbara Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

University California-Santa Barbara Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

121

Number of Veterans

121

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Second Gulf War116
First Gulf War5
Vietnam0
Korea0
World War II0

University California-Santa Barbara Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
18 to 34116
35 to 545
55 to 640
65 to 740
75+0

University California-Santa Barbara Veterans by Age

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White1052.12%
Asian160.44%
Hispanic80.41%

University California-Santa Barbara Veterans by Race

University California-Santa Barbara Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

33.33%

Veteran Disability Rate

University California-Santa Barbara Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

45%

Labor Force Participation

38.3%

Employment Rate

15%

Unemployment Rate

University California-Santa Barbara Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

University California-Santa Barbara Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

University California-Santa Barbara Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

55.2%

Born in University California-Santa Barbara

79.22%

Native Born

20.78%

Foreign Born

16.48%

Non Citizen

4.3%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

79.22% of University California-Santa Barbara residents were born in the United States, with 55.2% having been born in California. 16.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

University California-Santa Barbara Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202411,211-115-1.02%
202311,326-115-1.01%
202211,441-471-3.95%
202111,9122412.06%
202011,67100%

University California-Santa Barbara Population by Year