Ballard is a CDP located in Santa Barbara County California. Ballard has a 2024 population of 763. Ballard is currently growing at a rate of 2.83% annually but its population has decreased by -0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 764 in 2020.
The average household income in Ballard is $198,104 with a poverty rate of 16.08%. The median age in Ballard is 40.3 years: 46.3 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ballard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 683 | 85.8% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 11.93% |
| Asian | 18 | 2.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 294 | 2.71 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Married | 170 | 3.31 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.18 | 31.1 | 68.9 |
| Female | 38 | 2.55 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Male | 12 | 4.08 | 100 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
61.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 0.73% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 13.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 153 | 27.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 149 | 27.04% |
| High School Graduate | 61 | 11.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 6.53% |
| Some College | 75 | 13.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 434 | 243 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 52 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 44 | 44 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 91.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,278 | $0 | $58,789 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $80,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,160 | $76,667 | $55,417 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $65,375 |
$58,160
Average Earnings
$76,667
Average Male
$55,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.97% of Ballard residents speak only English, while 16.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 668 | 111 | 16.62% |
| Multiple | 95 | 17 | 17.89% |
16.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.82%
Male Poverty Rate
17.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ballard is Multiple, with 17.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ballard is White, with 16.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| High School | 36.07% |
| Some College | 18.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 4.58% |
| Female Employed | 3.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,375 | $232,539 |
| Households | $113,750 | $198,104 |
| Married Families | $176,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,438 | $95,730 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 6.49% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.11%
Born in Ballard
88.19%
Native Born
11.81%
Foreign Born
1.88%
Non Citizen
9.92%
Naturalized
88.19% of Ballard residents were born in the United States, with 47.11% having been born in California. 1.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 763 | 21 | 2.83% |
| 2023 | 742 | 21 | 2.91% |
| 2022 | 721 | -141 | -16.36% |
| 2021 | 862 | 98 | 12.83% |
| 2020 | 764 | 235 | 44.42% |
| 2019 | 529 | 56 | 11.84% |
| 2018 | 473 | 24 | 5.35% |
| 2017 | 449 | 87 | 24.03% |
| 2016 | 362 | -11 | -2.95% |
| 2015 | 373 | 50 | 15.48% |
| 2014 | 323 | -30 | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 353 | -45 | -11.31% |
| 2012 | 398 | -31 | -7.23% |
| 2011 | 429 | -38 | -8.14% |
| 2010 | 467 | 0 | 0% |