Statistic Santa Barbara California National
Population 90,911 39,512,223 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 4,660 256 91
Median age 38.9 36.0 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 48% 52% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 37% 46% 43%
Speak English 67% 56% 79%
Speak Spanish 28% 29% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Santa Barbara is 1720% higher than California
  • The median age in Santa Barbara is 8% higher than California
  • In Santa Barbara 76.13% of the population is White
  • In Santa Barbara 1.58% of the population is Black
  • In Santa Barbara 3.87% of the population is Asian

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      Santa Barbara population breakdown by race

      Race Santa Barbara California National
      White 76.13% 61.26% 73.35%
      Black 1.58% 5.85% 12.63%
      Asian 3.87% 13.85% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.70% 0.74% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.05% 0.39% 0.18%
      Mixed race 7.13% 4.62% 3.06%
      Other race 10.53% 13.28% 4.75%
      In Santa Barbara, 36.7% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Santa Barbara, CA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).