CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 29.36
California · Santa Barbara County · 3,154 residents · 0.237 sq mi
Notable rankings
#19highest high poverty in CA#343 US60.2%#50lowest young in CA#902 US21.8 yrs#323lowest short commute in CA18.0 min#1101highest home value in the US$1,616,100TRACT SHAPE · Santa Barbara County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 29.36 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,867. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Renters pay a median $1,740 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 60.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Santa Barbara County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,154
−10%since 2020
from 3,521 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,308 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 14,857 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.8
+1%since 2020
from 21.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,867
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,641 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,250
+40%since 2020
from $14,462 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
60.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.552 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
Retail trade8.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Other services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,616,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,740
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,672 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
96.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
35.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(2,204)
Black2.3%(80)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(650)
Asian12.4%(437)
Other4.3%(150)
Diversity Score69.5%(2,449)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(2,054)
Black2.9%(91)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(587)
Asian10.4%(327)
Other3%(95)
Diversity Score66.1%(2,085)
Diversity Score
66
−5%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.0 min
+32%since 2020
from 13.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
14.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
Female
39.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
Foreign born
10.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $45,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,616,100, and the typical rent is about $1,740 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 60.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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