Isla Vista is a CDP located in Santa Barbara County California. Isla Vista has a 2024 population of 13,326. Isla Vista is currently declining at a rate of -4.98% annually and its population has decreased by -15.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,733 in 2020.
The average household income in Isla Vista is $36,802 with a poverty rate of 69.3%. The median age in Isla Vista is 21.2 years: 21.5 years for males, and 21 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Isla Vista was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,256 | 60.19% |
| Asian | 2,157 | 15.73% |
| Two or more races | 1,199 | 8.74% |
| Other race | 1,131 | 8.25% |
| Black or African American | 661 | 4.82% |
| Native American | 280 | 2.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.24% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,589 | 2.61 | 1 | 99 |
| Non Family | 4,159 | 2.59 | 0.6 | 99.4 |
| Married | 207 | 3.07 | 3.4 | 96.6 |
| Female | 176 | 2.61 | 8.5 | 91.5 |
| Male | 47 | 2.77 | 0 | 100 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
1.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 5.4% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 4.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 355 | 20.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 340 | 19.95% |
| High School Graduate | 323 | 18.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 3.99% |
| Some College | 441 | 25.88% |
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 | 918 | 897 | 470 |
| Hispanic | 487 | 367 | 78 |
| Other Race | 253 | 216 | 12 |
| Asian | 247 | 240 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 117 | 54 |
| Native American | 98 | 22 | 11 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| Islander | 21 | 9 | 9 |
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 51.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,907 | $44,306 | $52,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $33,893 | $38,594 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,714 | $38,857 | $41,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,411 | $24,740 | $16,500 |
| Overall | $38,818 | $38,558 | $40,082 |
| Some College | $38,542 | $31,850 | $44,674 |
$38,818
Average Earnings
$38,558
Average Male
$40,082
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.12% of Isla Vista residents speak only English, while 26.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,402 | 4,575 | 71.46% |
| Hispanic | 2,884 | 1,649 | 57.18% |
| Asian | 1,809 | 1,475 | 81.54% |
| Other | 1,049 | 486 | 46.33% |
| Multiple | 894 | 464 | 51.9% |
| Black | 614 | 434 | 70.68% |
| Native | 269 | 81 | 30.11% |
| Islander | 33 | 12 | 36.36% |
69.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
62.24%
Male Poverty Rate
74.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Isla Vista is Asian, with 81.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Isla Vista is Native, with 30.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 74.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 87.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.63% |
| High School | 17.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 96.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 87.17% |
| Female Employed | 65.02% |
| Male Employed | 42.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,045 | $73,655 |
| Households | $24,428 | $36,802 |
| Married Families | $74,323 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,741 | $32,904 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
4.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
4.8%
Male Marriage Rate
3.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
100
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 0.56% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 0.86% |
| Other Race | 21 | 2.19% |
| Black | 13 | 1.97% |
| Islander | 12 | 36.36% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
17.1%
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
70.16%
Born in Isla Vista
88.32%
Native Born
11.68%
Foreign Born
9.62%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
88.32% of Isla Vista residents were born in the United States, with 70.16% having been born in California. 9.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,326 | -698 | -4.98% |
| 2023 | 14,024 | -698 | -4.74% |
| 2022 | 14,722 | -1,010 | -6.42% |
| 2021 | 15,732 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 15,733 | -11,974 | -43.22% |
| 2019 | 27,707 | 17 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 27,690 | 206 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 27,484 | 305 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 27,179 | 904 | 3.44% |
| 2015 | 26,275 | 1,483 | 5.98% |
| 2014 | 24,792 | 135 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 24,657 | 155 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 24,502 | 862 | 3.65% |
| 2011 | 23,640 | 544 | 2.36% |
| 2010 | 23,096 | 0 | 0% |