Santa Barbara County, California Population 2022
Santa Barbara County, California's estimated population is 448,656 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Barbara County, California is the 21st largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 424,231 and has seen a growth of 5.76% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1,185 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 3,543 | 2,358 | 198.99% |
| 1870 | 7,784 | 4,241 | 119.70% |
| 1880 | 9,513 | 1,729 | 22.21% |
| 1890 | 15,754 | 6,241 | 65.60% |
| 1900 | 18,934 | 3,180 | 20.19% |
| 1910 | 27,738 | 8,804 | 46.50% |
| 1920 | 41,097 | 13,359 | 48.16% |
| 1930 | 65,167 | 24,070 | 58.57% |
| 1940 | 70,555 | 5,388 | 8.27% |
| 1950 | 98,220 | 27,665 | 39.21% |
| 1960 | 168,962 | 70,742 | 72.02% |
| 1970 | 264,324 | 95,362 | 56.44% |
| 1980 | 298,694 | 34,370 | 13.00% |
| 1990 | 369,608 | 70,914 | 23.74% |
| 2010 | 424,231 | 54,623 | 14.78% |
| 2011 | 425,453 | 1,222 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 429,699 | 4,246 | 1.00% |
| 2013 | 434,601 | 4,902 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 439,045 | 4,444 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 442,229 | 3,184 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 444,340 | 2,111 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 445,298 | 958 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 445,780 | 482 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 446,499 | 719 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 447,218 | 719 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 447,937 | 719 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 448,656 | 719 | 0.16% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319,547 | 71.83% |
| Black or African American | 8,474 | 1.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,941 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 24,678 | 5.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 528 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race | 43,441 | 9.76% |
| Two or More Races | 43,286 | 9.73% |
Santa Barbara County, California Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 148,309 | 2.86 | 52.3 |
| Married | 72,334 | 3.47 | 65.7 |
| Male | 8,734 | 3.82 | 41 |
| Female | 16,329 | 3.75 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 50,912 | 1.55 | 40.6 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32,394 | 11.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17,752 | 6.43% |
| High School Graduate | 46,722 | 16.92% |
| Some College | 59,648 | 21.60% |
| Associates Degree | 23,042 | 8.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57,549 | 20.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 38,998 | 14.12% |
Santa Barbara County, California Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 141,838 | 137,669 | 71,888 |
| Asian | 14,211 | 12,967 | 7,163 |
| Black | 5,583 | 5,041 | 1,573 |
| 2+ Races | 20,538 | 14,878 | 4,713 |
| Other Race | 25,056 | 15,498 | 3,490 |
| Hispanic | 107,668 | 63,515 | 12,816 |
| Native American | 3,149 | 2,482 | 305 |
| Islander | 367 | 348 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.68%.
$41,157
Average Earnings
$46,306
Average Male
$34,844
Average Female
Santa Barbara County, California Language by Age
Santa Barbara County, California Language
59.91% of Santa Barbara County, California residents speak only English, while 40.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.32% of the population.
Santa Barbara County, California Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 465 | 129 | 27.74% |
| Black | 7,618 | 1,604 | 21.06% |
| Asian | 20,120 | 4,030 | 20.03% |
| Native | 4,750 | 824 | 17.35% |
| White | 188,108 | 18,532 | 9.85% |
| Other | 6,118 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 41,629 | 6,215 | 14.93% |
| Hispanic | 196,399 | 28,978 | 14.75% |
12.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.47%
Male Poverty Rate
14.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Santa Barbara County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Barbara County, California is Islander, with 27.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Barbara County, California is Hispanic, with 14.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.47%.
Santa Barbara County, California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Santa Barbara County, California Married by Age and Sex
Santa Barbara County, California 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 45-54.
Santa Barbara County, California Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,667 | 6.66% |
| Black | 814 | 11.47% |
| Native American | 241 | 6.50% |
| Asian | 585 | 2.73% |
| Islander | 64 | 13.82% |
| Other Race | 548 | 1.65% |
| 2+ Races | 905 | 3.27% |
| Hispanic | 3,092 | 2.25% |
Santa Barbara County, California Veterans by Education
6.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
57.43%
Born in Santa Barbara County, California
77.32%
Native Born
22.68%
Foreign Born
14.59%
Non Citizen
8.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
77.32% of Santa Barbara County, California residents were born in the United States, with 57.43% having been born in California. 14.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990