Goleta is a city located in Santa Barbara County California. Goleta has a 2024 population of 32,632. Goleta is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,764 in 2020.
The average household income in Goleta is $142,099 with a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median age in Goleta is 35.5 years: 33.4 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goleta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,826 | 51.47% |
| Two or more races | 5,963 | 18.24% |
| Other race | 5,297 | 16.2% |
| Asian | 3,726 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 736 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,135 | 2.68 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Married | 5,521 | 3.36 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 4,799 | 1.64 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Female | 1,461 | 3.39 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Male | 354 | 3.03 | 29.7 | 70.3 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
51.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 930 | 4.29% |
| Associates Degree | 2,009 | 9.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,088 | 28.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,377 | 20.19% |
| High School Graduate | 2,880 | 13.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,301 | 6% |
| Some College | 4,094 | 18.88% |
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 | 10,783 | 10,504 | 6,630 |
| Hispanic | 7,241 | 5,422 | 1,413 |
| 2+ Races | 3,364 | 2,721 | 1,007 |
| Other Race | 3,314 | 2,393 | 732 |
| Asian | 2,350 | 2,233 | 1,621 |
| Black | 518 | 514 | 245 |
| Native American | 123 | 113 | 4 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,817 | $87,769 | $61,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,508 | $113,365 | $84,338 |
| High School Graduate | $53,930 | $54,764 | $47,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,460 | $45,484 | $24,437 |
| Overall | $60,189 | $65,584 | $55,528 |
| Some College | $52,054 | $55,108 | $46,719 |
$60,189
Average Earnings
$65,584
Average Male
$55,528
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.14% of Goleta residents speak only English, while 34.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,905 | 1,593 | 13.38% |
| White | 14,605 | 1,168 | 8% |
| Multiple | 5,940 | 991 | 16.68% |
| Other | 5,229 | 565 | 10.81% |
| Asian | 3,720 | 500 | 13.44% |
| Black | 730 | 38 | 5.21% |
10.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.37%
Male Poverty Rate
9.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goleta is Multiple, with 16.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goleta is Black, with 5.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.08% |
| Some College | 7.69% |
| High School | 7.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.55% |
| Female Employed | 6.54% |
| Male Employed | 5.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,500 | $160,197 |
| Households | $118,039 | $142,099 |
| Married Families | $156,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $82,138 | $106,334 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
823
Number of Veterans
789
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 368 |
| Second Gulf War | 120 |
| First Gulf War | 97 |
| Korea | 89 |
| World War II | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 356 |
| 65 to 74 | 224 |
| 35 to 54 | 154 |
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 713 | 5.05% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 0.76% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 1.52% |
| Black | 32 | 5.54% |
| Native American | 7 | 5.04% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
58.14%
Born in Goleta
77.45%
Native Born
22.55%
Foreign Born
11.31%
Non Citizen
11.24%
Naturalized
77.45% of Goleta residents were born in the United States, with 58.14% having been born in California. 11.31% 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 | 32,467 | -33 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 32,500 | -33 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 32,533 | -33 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 32,566 | -33 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 32,599 | -33 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 32,632 | -33 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 32,665 | 80 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 32,585 | -153 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 32,738 | -26 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 32,764 | 308 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 32,456 | 369 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 32,087 | 247 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 31,840 | 33 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 31,807 | 377 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 31,430 | 486 | 1.57% |
| 2014 | 30,944 | 389 | 1.27% |
| 2013 | 30,555 | 265 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 30,290 | 174 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 30,116 | 15 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 30,101 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 55,200 | 26,600 | 93.01% |
| 1990 | 28,600 | 3,000 | 11.72% |
| 1980 | 25,600 | 17,600 | 220% |
| 1970 | 8,000 | 3,000 | 60% |
| 1960 | 5,000 | 3,700 | 284.62% |
| 1940 | 1,300 | -31,167 | -96% |