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Eastern Goleta Valley

California · 28,656 residents · 16.585 sq mi
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Eastern Goleta Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,094. Population has declined 4% since 2021. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $938,400. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

28,656
−4%vs 2021
vs 29,983 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,728 / sq mi
−4%vs 2021
vs 1,808 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
48.0
+12%vs 2021
vs 42.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
28K29K29K30K30K20202024Eastern Goleta Valley
202428K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$118,094
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $126,944 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$58,445
−3%vs 2021
vs $60,449 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
6.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$938,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $970,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$2,460
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,547 in 2021
US average: $1,124
75.6%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.2% in 2021
24.4% rent
7.9
+4%vs 2021
vs 7.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(19,588)
Black1%(291)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(7,529)
Asian4.8%(1,452)
Other3.7%(1,123)
Diversity Score63.3%(18,975)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(17,661)
Black0.7%(204)
Hispanic / Latino26%(7,458)
Asian6%(1,714)
Other3.4%(968)
Diversity Score65.8%(18,855)
66
+4%vs 2021
vs 63 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 93.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
23.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+7%vs 2021
vs 16.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
70.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.8%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.7%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
59.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
50.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.4% in 2021
51.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.6% in 2021
15.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Eastern Goleta Valley, California?

Eastern Goleta Valley, California has about 28,656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastern Goleta Valley, California?

The typical household in Eastern Goleta Valley, California earns about $118,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eastern Goleta Valley, California expensive?

In Eastern Goleta Valley, California, the median home is worth about $938,400, and the typical rent is about $2,460 a month.

How educated are people in Eastern Goleta Valley, California?

About 51.3% of adults age 25 and over in Eastern Goleta Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eastern Goleta Valley, California?

About 6.4% of people in Eastern Goleta Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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