Montecito is a CDP located in Santa Barbara County California. Montecito has a 2024 population of 8,456. Montecito is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually but its population has increased by 3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,210 in 2020.
The average household income in Montecito is $338,495 with a poverty rate of 7.79%. The median age in Montecito is 51.8 years: 51.3 years for males, and 52 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montecito was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,339 | 83.18% |
| Two or more races | 1,117 | 12.66% |
| Asian | 246 | 2.79% |
| Other race | 113 | 1.28% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,345 | 2.29 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 1,884 | 2.81 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 1,120 | 1.15 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Female | 297 | 2.98 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Male | 44 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 1.26% |
| Associates Degree | 216 | 3.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,441 | 40.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,123 | 34.84% |
| High School Graduate | 322 | 5.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 0.39% |
| Some College | 891 | 14.62% |
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 | 5,227 | 5,156 | 4,026 |
| 2+ Races | 630 | 600 | 365 |
| Hispanic | 506 | 497 | 309 |
| Asian | 67 | 67 | 61 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 52 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $107,917 | $124,896 | $66,700 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,938 | $122,279 | $71,250 |
| High School Graduate | $23,444 | $0 | $23,801 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $66,218 | $66,571 | $0 |
| Overall | $85,718 | $120,955 | $61,065 |
| Some College | $72,083 | $0 | $0 |
$85,718
Average Earnings
$120,955
Average Male
$61,065
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.96% of Montecito residents speak only English, while 13.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,420 | 472 | 7.35% |
| Multiple | 966 | 87 | 9.01% |
| Hispanic | 637 | 71 | 11.15% |
| Asian | 89 | 17 | 19.1% |
7.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.32%
Male Poverty Rate
7.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montecito is Asian, with 19.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montecito is White, with 7.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.61% |
| Some College | 12.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.32% |
| Male Employed | 6.54% |
| Female Employed | 3.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $237,344 | $393,574 |
| Households | $222,966 | $338,495 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $215,921 | $222,269 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
478
Number of Veterans
408
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 163 |
| Korea | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 353 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 444 | 6.94% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 3.04% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2.44% |
| Other Race | 9 | 8.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
47.13%
Born in Montecito
89.5%
Native Born
10.5%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
8.58%
Naturalized
89.5% of Montecito residents were born in the United States, with 47.13% having been born in California. 1.92% 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 | 8,456 | -37 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 8,493 | -36 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 8,529 | 35 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 8,494 | 284 | 3.46% |
| 2020 | 8,210 | -35 | -0.42% |
| 2019 | 8,245 | -366 | -4.25% |
| 2018 | 8,611 | -373 | -4.15% |
| 2017 | 8,984 | -209 | -2.27% |
| 2016 | 9,193 | -278 | -2.94% |
| 2015 | 9,471 | 27 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 9,444 | 452 | 5.03% |
| 2013 | 8,992 | 452 | 5.29% |
| 2012 | 8,540 | -539 | -5.94% |
| 2011 | 9,079 | 114 | 1.27% |
| 2010 | 8,965 | 0 | 0% |