Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County is home to 443,701 people. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the California rate (12.0%). The median household income is $98,161.
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| Measure | Value | California | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 443,701 | 39,287,377 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $98,161 | $99,122 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.7% | 12.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.8% | 15.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.7% | 6.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 37.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $790,700 | $734,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $2,131 | $2,036 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 57.7% | 55.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 22.2% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 34.6 years | 37.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.