Santa Barbara County's estimated 2026 population is 441,049 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Barbara County is the 21st largest county in California. The 2010 population was 424,218 and has seen a growth of 3.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.6 years
Female: 35.4 years
Male: 34 years
There are 344,302 adults, (73,710 of whom are seniors) in Santa Barbara County.
Female: 221,330 (49.9%)
Male: 222,371 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Santa Barbara County includes 48.04% White, 15.21% other race, 5.34% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213,134 | 48.04% |
| Two or more races | 122,239 | 27.55% |
| Other race | 67,486 | 15.21% |
| Asian | 23,694 | 5.34% |
| Native American | 9,181 | 2.07% |
| Black or African American | 7,570 | 1.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 397 | 0.09% |
Santa Barbara County's average per capita income is $52,357. Household income levels show a median of $98,161. The poverty rate stands at 14.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $137,550 | $188,497 |
| Families | $112,855 | $160,028 |
| Households | $98,161 | $140,893 |
| Non Families | $62,676 | $94,381 |
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