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CITY · 2010 ACS

Montecito

California · 8,965 residents · 9.183 sq mi
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Montecito is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,375. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 81% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,965
−10%since 2000
from 10,000 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
50.0
+9%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K2000201020202024Montecito
20249K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 52.7%(244)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.1%(457)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.8%(516)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 199.3%(834)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.8%(698)
US avg: 7%
25 to 344.6%(408)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 448.5%(761)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.1%(1,178)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6417.2%(1,538)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7412.9%(1,153)
US avg: 7%
75 to 848.7%(784)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over4.4%(394)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,375
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,669 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,883
+10%since 2000
from $70,077 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.591
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.1
−1%since 2009
from 9.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(9,125)
Black0.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(519)
Asian1.3%(127)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(7,891)
Black0.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(605)
Asian2.4%(215)
Other3%(267)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(253)
Salvadoran0.8%(74)
Spaniard0.3%(30)
Colombian0.2%(21)
Peruvian0.2%(19)
Panamanian0.2%(14)
Chilean0.1%(9)
Ancestry
English18.9%(1,743)
German17.3%(1,601)
Irish13.5%(1,251)
Italian7.4%(684)
French5.7%(530)
Russian5.4%(501)
Swedish4.9%(451)
Scottish3.5%(328)
Dutch3.4%(318)
British3.1%(288)
American3.1%(283)
Polish3%(276)
+ 29 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian2.8%(259)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(254)
Welsh2.3%(209)
Hungarian2%(187)
Danish2%(184)
Armenian1.3%(120)
Swiss1%(97)
Austrian1%(94)
Ukrainian0.9%(84)
Greek0.8%(76)
Canadian0.8%(71)
Lithuanian0.7%(61)
Romanian0.6%(59)
Czech0.6%(53)
Finnish0.6%(53)
Arab0.4%(41)
Lebanese0.4%(41)
Croatian0.4%(35)
Portuguese0.3%(27)
Iranian0.3%(26)
Serbian0.2%(14)
Australian0.1%(8)
Brazilian0.1%(8)
Slovak0.1%(8)
Belgian0.1%(5)
Haitian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
22.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.2%(1,163)
Married60.1%(2,168)
Widowed0.7%(26)
Divorced7%(253)
Women 15+
Never married28.3%(1,224)
Married48.1%(2,078)
Widowed13.6%(587)
Divorced10%(434)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montecito, California?

Montecito, California has about 8,965 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montecito, California?

The typical household in Montecito, California earns about $110,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montecito, California expensive?

In Montecito, California, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Montecito, California?

About 64.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montecito, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montecito, California?

About 9.6% of people in Montecito, 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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