Guadalupe is a city located in Santa Barbara County California. Guadalupe has a 2024 population of 8,756. Guadalupe is currently growing at a rate of 1.55% annually and its population has increased by 6.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,219 in 2020.
The average household income in Guadalupe is $79,737 with a poverty rate of 27.61%. The median age in Guadalupe is 28.4 years: 28.9 years for males, and 26.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Guadalupe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,093 | 37.39% |
| Two or more races | 2,503 | 30.26% |
| Other race | 2,294 | 27.73% |
| Asian | 198 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 88 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.25% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,080 | 3.98 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Married | 1,174 | 4.18 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 348 | 4.23 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Male | 289 | 5.19 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Non Family | 269 | 1.47 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
4.11
Average Family Size
3.98
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 597 | 13.37% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 6.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 254 | 5.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 3.09% |
| High School Graduate | 954 | 21.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,279 | 28.65% |
| Some College | 964 | 21.59% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,846 | 2,068 | 272 |
| 2+ Races | 1,284 | 735 | 83 |
| Other Race | 1,159 | 601 | 39 |
| White | 426 | 337 | 90 |
| Asian | 146 | 137 | 29 |
| Native American | 65 | 19 | 0 |
| Islander | 54 | 37 | 0 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,352 | $52,727 | $62,841 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,005 | $35,833 | $32,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,083 | $30,478 | $24,724 |
| Overall | $34,395 | $33,734 | $36,991 |
| Some College | $46,086 | $46,295 | $45,909 |
$34,395
Average Earnings
$33,734
Average Male
$36,991
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
26.78% of Guadalupe residents speak only English, while 73.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,388 | 2,171 | 29.39% |
| Other | 2,242 | 911 | 40.63% |
| Multiple | 2,486 | 522 | 21% |
| White | 508 | 89 | 17.52% |
| Islander | 75 | 75 | 100% |
27.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.3%
Male Poverty Rate
27.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Guadalupe is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Guadalupe is White, with 17.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.69% |
| High School | 19.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.88% |
| Some College | 16.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 74.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 52.59% |
| Male Employed | 14.79% |
| Female Employed | 11.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,932 | $80,696 |
| Households | $66,026 | $79,737 |
| Married Families | $82,348 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,356 | $33,683 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
144
Number of Veterans
144
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 4.72% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 1.82% |
| Other Race | 30 | 2.19% |
| Islander | 19 | 25.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
47.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
61.46%
Born in Guadalupe
68.97%
Native Born
31.03%
Foreign Born
22.28%
Non Citizen
8.75%
Naturalized
68.97% of Guadalupe residents were born in the United States, with 61.46% having been born in California. 22.28% 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 | 9,428 | 135 | 1.45% |
| 2028 | 9,293 | 134 | 1.46% |
| 2027 | 9,159 | 134 | 1.48% |
| 2026 | 9,025 | 135 | 1.52% |
| 2025 | 8,890 | 134 | 1.53% |
| 2024 | 8,756 | 134 | 1.55% |
| 2023 | 8,622 | 53 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 8,569 | 31 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 8,538 | 319 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 8,219 | 408 | 5.22% |
| 2019 | 7,811 | 213 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 7,598 | 185 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 7,413 | 117 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 7,296 | 33 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 7,263 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,234 | 48 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 7,186 | 57 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 7,129 | 45 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 7,084 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 7,082 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,659 | 180 | 3.29% |
| 1990 | 5,479 | 1,850 | 50.98% |
| 1980 | 3,629 | 484 | 15.39% |
| 1970 | 3,145 | 531 | 20.31% |
| 1960 | 2,614 | 185 | 7.62% |
| 1950 | 2,429 | 2,255 | 1295.98% |
| 1890 | 174 | -9,254 | -98.15% |