Santa Barbara County, California

Total Population: 443,975

County Seat: Santa Barbara

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Median Home Value

$735,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$95,977

Across all households

Median Age

34.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

35.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino47.6%
White (Non-Hispanic)41.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.1%
Two or More Races3.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

16.2%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

83.5%

No Health Insurance

9.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

15.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$95,977

Mean Household Income

$137,063

Per Capita Income

$46,679

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$735,700

Median Rent

$2,050/mo

Total Housing Units

159,766

Owner-Occupied

52.9%

Renter-Occupied

47.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Married Couple Households

47.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.7%

Average Household Size

2.83

Broadband Internet Access

92.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 06083.