Santa Barbara County, California
CA · FIPS 06083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 443,701 | — | #164 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $98,161 | +30.6% | #181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.6 years | -11.1% | #2,993 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $790,700 | +180.5% | #33 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,131 | +83.2% | #28 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | +17.0% | #1,905 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Santa Barbara County has a population of 443,701, making it the #164 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Santa Barbara County is $98,161, ranking #181 out of 3,222 counties — 30.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 14.7% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Santa Barbara County is $790,700 (+180.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,131/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.4%.
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91.3% of residents in Santa Barbara County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County, California has a total population of 443,701, making it the 164th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Santa Barbara County is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Santa Barbara County is $98,161, which ranks #181 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Santa Barbara County is $790,700, 180.5% above the national median. Renters in Santa Barbara County pay a median gross rent of $2,131 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Santa Barbara County, 36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.2 min.
Santa Barbara County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (40.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.2%).
All data for Santa Barbara County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.