U.S. County · Profile

Santa Barbara County

441.3KTotal Population
161Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+10.51%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Santa Barbara County has a population of 441,257 as of 2023. It is located in California.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Santa Barbara County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):46.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White60.8%268,284
Hispanic or Latino46.6%205,626
Two or More Races18.0%79,426
Some Other Race12.4%54,716
Asian5.5%24,269
Black or African American1.9%8,384
American Indian/Alaska Native1.4%6,178
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%441

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Santa Barbara County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$92,332
23.8% above national average
Per Capita Income
$44,635
16.4% above national average
Poverty Rate
13.5%
17.4% above national average
Median Age
34.3 years

Income & Poverty

$92,332Median Household Income
$44,635Per Capita Income
13.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$92,332$131,742
Families$105,067$147,801
Married-couple Families$105,067$117,675
Nonfamily Households$59,394$64,146

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Santa Barbara County, California.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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