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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Goleta

California · 55,204 residents · 7.852 sq mi
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Goleta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,314. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2009. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $395,100. Households here earn about 27% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

55,204
+89%vs 2009
vs 29,281 in 2009
2000 – 2025
7,031 / sq mi
+89%vs 2009
vs 3,729 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
38.2
+9%vs 2009
vs 34.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
27K34K42K50K58K2000201020202024Goleta
202433K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,314
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $69,304 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$28,890
−6%vs 2009
vs $30,783 in 2009
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$395,100
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $794,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$989
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,481 in 2009
US average: $602
69.4%
+11.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 58.0% in 2009
30.6% rent
6.6
−43%vs 2009
vs 11.5 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(16,951)
Black1.9%(543)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(7,979)
Asian9.3%(2,711)
Diversity Score72.5%(21,239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(37,230)
Black1.1%(630)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(12,326)
Asian6.4%(3,525)
Diversity Score57.8%(31,910)
58
−20%vs 2009
vs 73 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 42.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 87.8% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
15.7%
−3.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Goleta, California?

Goleta, California has about 55,204 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Goleta, California?

The typical household in Goleta, California earns about $60,314 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goleta, California expensive?

In Goleta, California, the median home is worth about $395,100, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Goleta, California?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Goleta, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goleta, California?

About 6.7% of people in Goleta, 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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