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Santa Ynez

California · 4,418 residents · 4.83 sq mi
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Santa Ynez is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,015. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $832,500. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,418
−4%since 2000
from 4,584 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
915 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+14%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Santa Ynez
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,015
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,284 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,944
+24%since 2000
from $33,811 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$832,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,345
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $984 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+60%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(3,977)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(422)
Asian1.2%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(1,130)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(3,469)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(639)
Asian1.1%(49)
Other6.3%(276)
Diversity Score45.7%(2,018)
Diversity Score
46
+85%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Ynez, California?

Santa Ynez, California has about 4,418 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Ynez, California earns about $98,015 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 $832,500, and the typical rent is about $1,345 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Ynez, California?

About 36.6% 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 3.6% 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 218 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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