CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8.01
California · Santa Barbara County · 4,120 residents · 0.369 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 8.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,274. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,136,100.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,120
+7%since 2020
from 3,846 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,165 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 10,423 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−9%since 2020
from 40.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,274
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,256 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,087
+6%since 2020
from $35,086 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+27.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
−26%since 2020
from 0.435 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
Other services10.2%
Public administration10%
Wholesale trade6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Retail trade4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,136,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $855,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,359
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,755 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
53.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.7
−20%since 2020
from 13.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(1,094)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino69.4%(2,670)
Asian1.6%(61)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score54.6%(2,100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(1,016)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino68.3%(2,814)
Asian6.1%(251)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.6%(2,415)
Diversity Score
59
+7%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.4 min
−31%since 2020
from 22.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
Female
49.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
Foreign born
25.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% 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 4,120 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 $106,274 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 $1,136,100, and the typical rent is about $2,359 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.7% 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 8.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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