Santa Ynez is a CDP located in Santa Barbara County California. Santa Ynez has a 2024 population of 4,766. Santa Ynez is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 0.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,728 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Ynez is $173,147 with a poverty rate of 11.73%. The median age in Santa Ynez is 47 years: 44.9 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Ynez was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,124 | 87.45% |
| Native American | 206 | 4.37% |
| Two or more races | 201 | 4.26% |
| Other race | 116 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.17% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,829 | 2.57 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 984 | 3.15 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 579 | 1.23 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Male | 204 | 3.46 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 62 | 2.95 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 4.63% |
| Associates Degree | 366 | 10.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 630 | 18.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 462 | 13.63% |
| High School Graduate | 634 | 18.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 3.92% |
| Some College | 1,008 | 29.73% |
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 | 2,594 | 2,541 | 1,043 |
| Hispanic | 549 | 376 | 0 |
| Other Race | 116 | 37 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 115 | 30 |
| Native American | 103 | 75 | 0 |
| Asian | 55 | 19 | 19 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 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 40.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,447 | $0 | $81,623 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,169 | $111,314 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $10,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $69,896 | $93,833 | $30,714 |
| Some College | $79,643 | $103,864 | $33,409 |
$69,896
Average Earnings
$93,833
Average Male
$30,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.28% of Santa Ynez residents speak only English, while 21.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 921 | 247 | 26.82% |
| Native | 206 | 131 | 63.59% |
| White | 3,374 | 131 | 3.88% |
| Other | 116 | 92 | 79.31% |
| Asian | 55 | 36 | 65.45% |
| Multiple | 198 | 22 | 11.11% |
11.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.2%
Male Poverty Rate
10.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Ynez is Other, with 79.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Ynez is White, with 3.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67.93% |
| High School | 7.1% |
| Some College | 6.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 3.64% |
| Female Employed | 1.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $176,833 | $209,280 |
| Households | $144,792 | $173,147 |
| Married Families | $182,045 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,922 | $79,997 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
262
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 262 | 7.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
62.6%
Born in Santa Ynez
83.99%
Native Born
16.01%
Foreign Born
9.58%
Non Citizen
6.42%
Naturalized
83.99% of Santa Ynez residents were born in the United States, with 62.6% having been born in California. 9.58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,766 | 25 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 4,741 | 25 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 4,716 | 37 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 4,679 | -49 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 4,728 | 182 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4,546 | 145 | 3.29% |
| 2018 | 4,401 | 24 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 4,377 | -91 | -2.04% |
| 2016 | 4,468 | -21 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 4,489 | -420 | -8.56% |
| 2014 | 4,909 | 61 | 1.26% |
| 2013 | 4,848 | 152 | 3.24% |
| 2012 | 4,696 | -322 | -6.42% |
| 2011 | 5,018 | 600 | 13.58% |
| 2010 | 4,418 | 0 | 0% |