CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9803
California · Santa Barbara County · 6,507 residents · 0.855 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest young in CA#131 US19.4 yrs#28lowest low broadband in CA#883 US65.2%#40lowest short commute in CA#1152 US13.0 min#41highest education in CA#455 US88.2%TRACT SHAPE · Santa Barbara County, CA
The short version
Population has declined 7% since 2020. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,100 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 19.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,507
−7%since 2020
from 6,971 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,611 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 8,153 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.4
−1%since 2020
from 19.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$13,395
+9%since 2020
from $12,296 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+48.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Education & health services0.7%
Retail trade0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,100
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−44.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
74.2%
+74.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(2,262)
Black1.3%(88)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(1,681)
Asian37.1%(2,587)
Other5.1%(353)
Diversity Score87%(6,066)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(2,987)
Black1.5%(96)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(888)
Asian32.4%(2,107)
Other6.6%(429)
Diversity Score82.7%(5,378)
Diversity Score
83
−5%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
88.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.0 min
+3%since 2020
from 12.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
27.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Female
53.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Foreign born
21.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% 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 6,507 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,100 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 88.2% 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 29.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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