Carpinteria is a city located in Santa Barbara County California. Carpinteria has a 2024 population of 12,689. Carpinteria is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,244 in 2020.
The average household income in Carpinteria is $135,993 with a poverty rate of 5.4%. The median age in Carpinteria is 43.4 years: 42.2 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carpinteria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,353 | 63.34% |
| Other race | 2,796 | 21.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,613 | 12.23% |
| Asian | 311 | 2.36% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,079 | 2.59 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 2,611 | 3.48 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 1,924 | 1.2 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Female | 344 | 3.21 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 200 | 3.18 | 49 | 51 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 685 | 7.09% |
| Associates Degree | 715 | 7.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,565 | 26.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,516 | 15.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,246 | 12.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 777 | 8.04% |
| Some College | 2,155 | 22.31% |
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 | 5,629 | 5,480 | 2,982 |
| Hispanic | 3,557 | 2,259 | 742 |
| Other Race | 1,738 | 1,039 | 404 |
| 2+ Races | 1,002 | 715 | 407 |
| Asian | 195 | 191 | 102 |
| Black | 56 | 45 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 76.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,288 | $101,932 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,235 | $123,102 | $76,500 |
| High School Graduate | $35,650 | $37,554 | $34,830 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,422 | $31,888 | $24,361 |
| Overall | $50,804 | $58,825 | $42,935 |
| Some College | $58,014 | $57,556 | $58,472 |
$50,804
Average Earnings
$58,825
Average Male
$42,935
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.34% of Carpinteria residents speak only English, while 34.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,636 | 386 | 5.82% |
| Hispanic | 5,550 | 307 | 5.53% |
| Other | 2,689 | 123 | 4.57% |
| Multiple | 1,597 | 46 | 2.88% |
| Black | 114 | 11 | 9.65% |
5.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.71%
Male Poverty Rate
6.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carpinteria is Black, with 9.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carpinteria is Multiple, with 2.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.58% |
| High School | 1.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.21% |
| Male Employed | 4.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.21% |
| Female Employed | 2.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,904 | $150,191 |
| Households | $103,879 | $135,993 |
| Married Families | $135,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,676 | $100,692 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
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
636
Number of Veterans
613
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 394 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 344 |
| 75+ | 158 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 7.62% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 1.44% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 4.15% |
| Other Race | 24 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 19 | 9.41% |
| Black | 8 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
56.13%
Born in Carpinteria
77.8%
Native Born
22.2%
Foreign Born
14.58%
Non Citizen
7.62%
Naturalized
77.8% of Carpinteria residents were born in the United States, with 56.13% having been born in California. 14.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,996 | -138 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 12,134 | -139 | -1.13% |
| 2027 | 12,273 | -139 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 12,412 | -138 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 12,550 | -139 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 12,689 | -139 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 12,828 | -149 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 12,977 | -159 | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 13,136 | -108 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 13,244 | -86 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 13,330 | -119 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 13,449 | -120 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 13,569 | -83 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 13,652 | 25 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 13,627 | 75 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 13,552 | 216 | 1.62% |
| 2013 | 13,336 | 236 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 13,100 | 87 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 13,013 | 17 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 12,996 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,194 | 447 | 3.25% |
| 1990 | 13,747 | 2,912 | 26.88% |
| 1980 | 10,835 | 3,853 | 55.18% |
| 1970 | 6,982 | 1,984 | 39.7% |
| 1960 | 4,998 | 2,134 | 74.51% |
| 1950 | 2,864 | -9,132 | -76.13% |