Santa Barbara County, California's estimated 2024 population is 438,599 with a growth rate of -0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Barbara County, California is the 20th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 424,218 and has seen a growth of 3.39% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 425,309 | -2,658 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 427,967 | -2,658 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 430,625 | -2,658 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 433,283 | -2,658 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 435,941 | -2,658 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 438,599 | -2,658 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 441,257 | -2,658 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 443,915 | 6,394 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 437,521 | -10,903 | -2.43% |
| 2020 | 448,424 | 2,960 | 0.66% |
| 2019 | 445,464 | 327 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 445,137 | 139 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 444,998 | 886 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 444,112 | 2,061 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 442,051 | 3,130 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 438,921 | 4,418 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 434,503 | 4,868 | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 429,635 | 4,231 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 425,404 | 1,186 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 424,218 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 369,608 | 70,914 | 23.74% |
| 1980 | 298,694 | 34,370 | 13% |
| 1970 | 264,324 | 95,362 | 56.44% |
| 1960 | 168,962 | 70,742 | 72.02% |
| 1950 | 98,220 | 27,665 | 39.21% |
| 1940 | 70,555 | 5,388 | 8.27% |
| 1930 | 65,167 | 24,070 | 58.57% |
| 1920 | 41,097 | 13,359 | 48.16% |
| 1910 | 27,738 | 8,804 | 46.5% |
| 1900 | 18,934 | 3,180 | 20.19% |
| 1890 | 15,754 | 6,241 | 65.6% |
| 1880 | 9,513 | 1,729 | 22.21% |
| 1870 | 7,784 | 4,241 | 119.7% |
| 1860 | 3,543 | 2,358 | 198.99% |
| 1850 | 1,185 | -424,124 | -99.72% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270,657 | 60.79% |
| Two or more races | 80,129 | 18% |
| Other race | 55,000 | 12.35% |
| Asian | 24,327 | 5.46% |
| Black or African American | 8,431 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 6,107 | 1.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 562 | 0.13% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 148,032 | 2.86 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Married | 70,569 | 3.48 | 68 | 32 |
| Non Family | 51,085 | 1.52 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Female | 16,891 | 3.77 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Male | 9,487 | 3.85 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18,246 | 6.57% |
| Associates Degree | 23,534 | 8.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 59,212 | 21.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 39,931 | 14.37% |
| High School Graduate | 47,882 | 17.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31,454 | 11.32% |
| Some College | 57,632 | 20.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 138,975 | 134,256 | 71,503 |
| Hispanic | 110,873 | 67,923 | 14,196 |
| 2+ Races | 41,272 | 27,656 | 7,843 |
| Other Race | 31,948 | 19,558 | 4,445 |
| Asian | 14,274 | 12,985 | 7,517 |
| Black | 5,578 | 5,005 | 1,681 |
| Native American | 3,806 | 2,713 | 466 |
| Islander | 334 | 291 | 59 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,348 | $85,267 | $60,748 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,705 | $115,330 | $80,076 |
| High School Graduate | $35,892 | $41,086 | $31,022 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,227 | $33,446 | $22,967 |
| Overall | $47,773 | $54,283 | $40,574 |
| Some College | $47,391 | $56,691 | $39,249 |
$47,773
Average Earnings
$54,283
Average Male
$40,574
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.1% of Santa Barbara County, California residents speak only English, while 39.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 201,326 | 31,416 | 15.6% |
| White | 181,662 | 19,033 | 10.48% |
| Multiple | 77,829 | 12,147 | 15.61% |
| Other | 52,727 | 8,704 | 16.51% |
| Asian | 20,268 | 3,678 | 18.15% |
| Black | 7,626 | 1,687 | 22.12% |
| Native | 5,925 | 1,345 | 22.7% |
| Islander | 471 | 194 | 41.19% |
13.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.06%
Male Poverty Rate
15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Barbara County, California is Islander, with 41.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Barbara County, California is White, with 10.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.26% |
| High School | 11.53% |
| Some College | 8.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.15% |
| Female Employed | 9.12% |
| Male Employed | 6.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,067 | $147,801 |
| Households | $92,332 | $131,742 |
| Married Families | $127,632 | $172,334 |
| Non Families | $59,394 | $89,541 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18,093
Number of Veterans
16,621
Male Veterans
1,472
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7,138 |
| Second Gulf War | 4,039 |
| First Gulf War | 3,270 |
| Korea | 1,492 |
| World War II | 457 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 5,663 |
| 65 to 74 | 4,734 |
| 35 to 54 | 3,163 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,506 |
| 18 to 34 | 2,027 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,177 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,346 | 2.37% |
| 2+ Races | 1,591 | 2.99% |
| Other Race | 778 | 1.94% |
| Black | 720 | 10.57% |
| Asian | 583 | 2.75% |
| Native American | 213 | 4.77% |
| Islander | 31 | 6.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.94%
Born in Santa Barbara County, California
77.8%
Native Born
22.2%
Foreign Born
13.79%
Non Citizen
8.41%
Naturalized
77.8% of Santa Barbara County, California residents were born in the United States, with 57.94% having been born in California. 13.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.