California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 443,701 (100%) |
| Population Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $98,161 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,028 |
| Median Home Value | $790,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 160,592 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 78,344 (48.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 71,264 (44.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,984 (6.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 149,608 |
| Average Household Size | 2.81 |
| Family Households | 96,935 (64.8%) |
The table below compares Santa Barbara County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 20 | 67th |
| Population Density | # 23 | 61st |
| Median Household Income | # 19 | 68th |
| Per Capita Income | # 19 | 68th |
| Diversity Index | # 21 | 65th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
