University California-Santa Barbara is a CDP located in Santa Barbara County California. University California-Santa Barbara has a 2024 population of 13,348. University California-Santa Barbara is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 14.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,671 in 2020.
The average household income in University California-Santa Barbara is $106,825 with a poverty rate of 12.46%. The median age in University California-Santa Barbara is 19.9 years: 20.4 years for males, and 19.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of University California-Santa Barbara was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,253 | 45.91% |
| Asian | 3,690 | 32.25% |
| Two or more races | 1,404 | 12.27% |
| Other race | 826 | 7.22% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.64% |
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 | 642 | 2.4 | 17.1 | 82.9 |
| Married | 325 | 2.76 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
| Non Family | 273 | 1.83 | 4.8 | 95.2 |
| Male | 28 | 3.36 | 25 | 75 |
| Female | 16 | 3.19 | 0 | 100 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
17.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 1.36% |
| Associates Degree | 80 | 4.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 612 | 31.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 923 | 48.2% |
| High School Graduate | 51 | 2.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 223 | 11.64% |
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 | 1,040 | 1,027 | 839 |
| Asian | 507 | 498 | 427 |
| Hispanic | 256 | 252 | 165 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 141 | 128 |
| Other Race | 102 | 98 | 57 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 26 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black 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 | $33,529 | $32,153 | $34,857 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,750 | $42,188 | $29,509 |
| High School Graduate | $24,688 | $24,688 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,543 | $39,878 | $29,619 |
| Some College | $0 | $53,019 | $0 |
$34,543
Average Earnings
$39,878
Average Male
$29,619
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52% of University California-Santa Barbara residents speak only English, while 48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 26.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 285 | 79 | 27.72% |
| Hispanic | 294 | 78 | 26.53% |
| Other | 165 | 49 | 29.7% |
| Multiple | 105 | 29 | 27.62% |
| White | 881 | 24 | 2.72% |
| Black | 54 | 17 | 31.48% |
12.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.31%
Male Poverty Rate
15.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in University California-Santa Barbara is Black, with 31.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in University California-Santa Barbara is White, with 2.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 41.18% |
| Some College | 21.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.52% |
| Female Employed | 7.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,361 | $123,537 |
| Households | $78,214 | $106,825 |
| Married Families | $108,828 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,350 | $77,307 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
7.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
7.9%
Male Marriage Rate
6.1%
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
121
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
15%
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
55.2%
Born in University California-Santa Barbara
79.22%
Native Born
20.78%
Foreign Born
16.48%
Non Citizen
4.3%
Naturalized
79.22% of University California-Santa Barbara residents were born in the United States, with 55.2% having been born in California. 16.48% 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 | 13,348 | 954 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 12,394 | 953 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 11,441 | -471 | -3.95% |
| 2021 | 11,912 | 241 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 11,671 | 0 | 0% |