Santa Barbara County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Santa Barbara County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06083
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 083
Geography
- Land Area
- 2733.94 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1053.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3787.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.536677
- Longitude
- -120.038364
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 384,806
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 288,340
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 218,950 | 56.9% |
| Hispanic | 165,855 | 43.1% |
| White | 179,742 | 46.7% |
| Black | 6,734 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 17,880 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 937 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 322 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2,195 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 188,078 | 65.2% |
| Hispanic | 100,257 | 34.8% |
| White | 156,667 | 54.3% |
| Black | 7,697 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 18,814 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,178 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 315 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,509 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 443,701
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $103,406
- Poverty Rate
- 14.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 62,400
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 213,134 | 48.0% |
| Black | 7,570 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 23,694 | 5.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 234,064
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 110,710 | 47.3% |
| Republican | 57,487 | 24.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 48,806 | 20.9% |
| Other | 3,206 | 1.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 109,007 | 46.6% |
| Female | 123,461 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 126,053 | 53.9% |
| Hispanic | 74,196 | 31.7% |
| Black | 752 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 7,773 | 3.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 136,018
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 87,975 | 69.8% |
| Hispanic | 27,953 | 37.7% |
| Black | 373 | 49.6% |
| Asian | 4,262 | 54.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 62,657 | 57.5% |
| Female | 72,812 | 59.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 41,100 (15.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 102,469 (35.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 160,592
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $943,651
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,262
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 64.9%
- Public Transit
- 2.2%
- Work From Home
- 13.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.