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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Santa Ynez

California · 4,584 residents · 4.83 sq mi
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Santa Ynez is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,284. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $426,800. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 69% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,584
+9%since 1990
from 4,200 in 1990
1990 – 2024
949 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 870 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+8%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Santa Ynez
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,284
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,697 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,811
+53%since 1990
from $22,036 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$426,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$984
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $921 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
17.9% rent
5.3
−19%since 1990
from 6.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,037)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(301)
Asian1.6%(68)
Diversity Score23.8%(1,000)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(3,977)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(422)
Asian1.2%(57)
Diversity Score24.6%(1,130)
25
+4%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.9%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.3%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.2%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−35%since 1990
from 30.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Ynez, California?

Santa Ynez, California has about 4,584 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Santa Ynez, California?

The typical household in Santa Ynez, California earns about $80,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Ynez, California expensive?

In Santa Ynez, California, the median home is worth about $426,800, and the typical rent is about $984 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Ynez, California?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Ynez, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Ynez, California?

About 5.5% of people in Santa Ynez, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Ynez, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Ynez, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 384 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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