| Statistic | Mesa | Santa Barbara | California |
| Population | 10,372 | 90,911 | 39,512,223 |
| Population density (sq mi) | 3,503 | 4,660 | 256 |
| Median age | 43.0 | 38.9 | 36.0 |
| Male/Female ratio | 1.0:1 | 1.0:1 | 1.0:1 |
| Married (15yrs & older) | n/a | 48% | 52% |
| Families w/ Kids under 18 | 34% | 37% | 46% |
| Speak English | n/a | 67% | 56% |
| Speak Spanish | n/a | 28% | 29% |


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| Race | Mesa | Santa Barbara | California |
| White | 84.43% | 76.13% | 61.26% |
| Black | 1.30% | 1.58% | 5.85% |
| Asian | 4.96% | 3.87% | 13.85% |
| American Indian | 0.28% | 0.70% | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian | 0.80% | 0.05% | 0.39% |
| Mixed race | 4.54% | 7.13% | 4.62% |
| Other race | 3.70% | 10.53% | 13.28% |