CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7
California · Santa Barbara County · 6,546 residents · 8.732 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27highest home value in CA#41 US$2,000,001TRACT SHAPE · Santa Barbara County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 7 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,453. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Santa Barbara County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,546
+1%since 2020
from 6,452 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
750 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 739 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+10%since 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$141,453
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,079 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,777
+23%since 2020
from $70,648 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
+9%since 2020
from 0.500 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
Information5.5%
Public administration5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Retail trade3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Manufacturing1%
Construction0.6%
Education & health services0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,000,001 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,642
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,057 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.1
−19%since 2020
from 17.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(4,253)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(1,470)
Asian6.1%(394)
Other4.8%(307)
Diversity Score63.4%(4,094)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(4,248)
Black0.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(1,356)
Asian5.4%(353)
Other8.1%(531)
Diversity Score65.8%(4,307)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
+26%since 2020
from 15.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
55.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
11.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% 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 6,546 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 $141,453 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,642 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.5% 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 4.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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