Section G
County Statistical
Profile
County Statistical Profile
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County Statistical Profile
Map of Santa Barbara County
County Statistical Profile Breakdown
The County Statistical Profile presents a graphical and statistical view of local demographic, economic,
land, environmental, and social factors impacting budget and public policy making.
Sources for the data presented and a list of figures can be found on page G-12
Overview
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Quality of
Life
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Income and
Housing
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Figure 1: Santa Barbara County Fast Facts
FAST FACTS
FOUNDED: February 18, 1850
SIZE: 2,745 square miles1
INCORPORATED CITIES: 8
POPULATION: 437,6432
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 4.8%1
PER CAPITA INCOME: $51,0881
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $63,4093
ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY: $69.45 billion4
TAXABLE SALES: $6.8 billion in FY2014-154
Population
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Employment
and Industry
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County Statistical Profile
Santa Barbara County Overview
Population
Santa Barbara County is located approximately 100
miles north of Los Angeles and 300 miles south of
San Francisco. Eight incorporated cities are located
within the County: Santa Barbara, Santa Maria,
Lompoc, Goleta, Carpinteria, Guadalupe, Solvang,
and Buellton.
When reviewing the County’s economic health,
financial capacity, or delivery of municipal services
to residents of unincorporated areas, the County
compares itself with other counties (Benchmark
Counties) from year to year.
The eight Benchmark Counties are considered to
have common characteristics including, but not
limited to, the following: total population of more
than 250,000 but less than 500,000; suburban to
rural environments; do not contain a large
metropolitan city; and are known for their scenic
beauty and environmental focus.
The largest employment categories include
services, wholesale and retail trade, public
administration, and manufacturing. The mild
climate, picturesque coastline, scenic mountains,
and numerous parks and beaches make the County
a popular tourist and recreational area.
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County Statistical Profile
Cities and Unincorporated Area
The County spans over 2,700 square miles, of
which incorporated cities occupy almost 70 square
miles, or 2.6%. Each city’s respective square mile
occupancy is provided in the graph below.
As of January 1, 2015, the estimated County
population was 437,6432. This includes an
estimated 139,052 residents living within the
unincorporated communities of Burton Mesa,
Casmalia, Cuyama, Eastern Goleta Valley, Gaviota,
Isla Vista, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Montecito,
Orcutt, Santa Ynez, Summerland, and Vandenberg
Village.
Figure 5 3
County Land Area in Square Miles
Incorporated Cities
Figure 3 2
Santa Maria
Estim ated Population 2015
Santa Barbara
Est. Population
(Jan 1, 2015)
City
Buellton
Solvang
Guadalupe
Carpinteria
Goleta
Lompoc
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
Unincorporated
Total
22.76
19.47
Lompoc
4,931
5,489
7,205
13,547
30,765
43,479
91,088
102,087
139,052
437,643
11.60
Goleta
7.90
Carpinteria
2.59
Solvang
2.43
Buellton
1.58
Guadalupe
1.31
0.0
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6%
6%
20.0
25.0
County Population Density
Per Square Mile 2014
5,500
6%
15.0
Figure 6 2,3
10 Year Population Change Percentage
2006-2015
7%
10.0
Although the City of Guadalupe shows the smallest
land area at only 1.31 square miles, they have the
greatest amount of density of residents within
their city according to the chart below.
While Santa Barbara and Santa Maria have the
largest populations, the areas with the most
change in population rate over the past ten years
have been Santa Maria, Buellton, and Guadalupe.
8%
5.0
Square Miles
6%
5%
4%
3%
5,231
4,678 4,485
3,894 3,748
2,663
2,259
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County Statistical Profile
Population by Ethnicity
Changes in Santa Barbara County’s ethnicity are illustrated in the pie charts below.
While the changes are relatively gradual from year-to-year, over a ten-year period ending in 2014, the Caucasian
population declined by 7% relative to the total population. The African American population remained constant
at 2%; the Hispanic population increased 6%, and the Asian American population remained constant at 5%, while
other ethnic populations increased by 1%.
Additionally, the graph is showing how in 2014 the Hispanic population at 44% is almost equal to the Caucasian
population at 46%.
Figure 7: County Ethnic Distribution 10 Year
Comparison 2
2014 est.
Asian
American,
5%
African
American,
2%
Other, 3%
Caucasian,
46%
Hispanic,
44%
2004
African
American,
2%
Other, 2%
Asian
American,
5%
Caucasian,
53%
Hispanic,
38%
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County Statistical Profile
Employment and Industry
During FY 14-15, the County for the fifth consecutive year saw positive trends in some economic segments, led
by consumer spending and tourism. Additionally, the real estate housing market and labor market are showing
a conservative rebound.
The following tables present data on local employment and industry trends.
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Average Salary and Grow th by Sector
Santa Barbara County FY 2014
Salary in
2013
114,654
96,995
92,710
79,752
79,360
74,226
65,826
61,850
51,445
48,315
42,242
41,864
41,342
38,188
31,660
30,050
27,667
26,002
20,443
Salary in
2014
111,536
108,748
89,435
83,753
81,912
80,640
66,637
65,133
52,294
49,264
43,381
41,738
42,223
38,787
32,952
31,297
29,214
27,074
21,094
Percent
Change
-2.7%
12.1%
-3.5%
5.0%
3.2%
8.6%
1.2%
5.3%
1.7%
2.0%
2.7%
-0.3%
2.1%
1.6%
4.1%
4.1%
5.6%
4.1%
3.2%
Federal
State
Local
62,736
63,386
51,271
66,600
64,386
52,380
6.2%
1.6%
2.2%
All Industry Average
46,614
47,678
2.3%
Sector
Mining
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Finance and Insurance
Professional and Technical Services
Information
Utilities
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Construction
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Education Services
Transportation & Warehousing
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Administrative and Waste Services
Retail Trade
Other Services, except Public Administration
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Governm ent
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Figure 9 1
Job Growth by Sector
Santa Barbara County
Sector
Government
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Educational & Health Services
Leisure & Hospitality
Professional & Business Services
Goods Producing
Farm
Financial Activities
Other Services
Information
Total, All Industries
Jobs in 2013 Jobs in 2014
37,900
38,300
26,800
27,500
24,600
25,100
24,400
25,500
23,300
22,700
20,500
21,000
19,300
21,000
6,500
6,400
5,500
5,700
4,300
4,400
193,100
197,600
Jobs
Percent
Created/(Lost) Change
400
1%
700
3%
500
2%
1100
5%
-600
-3%
500
2%
1700
9%
-100
-2%
200
4%
100
2%
4500
2%
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Major Em ployers in Santa Barbara County, FY 2015
(Over 1,000 Em ployees)
Education
1,734
9
Chumash Casino Resort
Santa Ynez
Recreation
1,673
10
Santa Maria Bonita School
District
Santa Maria
Education
1,560
11
Sansum Santa Barbara
Medical Foundation
Santa Barbara
Healthcare
1,300
12
C & D Zodiac
Santa Maria
Aircraft
Interiors
1,100
13
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria
Education
1,042
Santa Barbara Unemployment Rate
California Unemployment Rate
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7.5%
1,768
Santa Maria
2014
Santa Barbara Government
Marian Medical Center
8.9%
City of Santa Barbara
8
6.1%
7
2013
2,000
10.5%
Education
6.8%
Santa Barbara Unified School Santa Barbara
District
2012
6
11.8%
2,348
8.0%
Education
2011
Santa Barbara
12.4%
Santa Barbara City College
8.9%
5
2010
3,760
11.3%
Healthcare
9.4%
Santa Barbara
8.4%
Santa Barbara Cottage
Hospital
2009
4,945
4
7.2%
6,800
5.4%
Defense
Santa Barbara Government
2008
Lompoc
County of Santa Barbara
4.4%
5.4%
Vandenberg Air Force Base
3
2007
2
Santa Barbara County and California
Unemployment Rate
2005-2014
4.0%
4.9%
FTEs
10,827
2006
Industry
Higher
Education
4.4%
5.4%
Com pany
Location
University of California, Santa Goleta
Barbara
2005
Rank
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Income and Housing
Income
Income distribution in Santa Barbara County illuminates the diversity of the region, with approximately 40% of
households earning below $49,999 per year; and 30% of households earning $100,000 per year or more.
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Distribution of Household Income in
Santa Barbara County FY 2014
30.0%
21.3%
14.9%
10.1%
9.0%
Less than
$15,000
$15,000 to
$24,999
$25,000 to
$49,999
$50,000 to
$99,999
$100,000 to
$149,999
7.2%
7.6%
$150,000 to
$199,999
$200,000 and
more
The County administers local, state, and federal programs to assist eligible needy families and individuals in our
community through the Department of Social Services. These programs provide financial and supportive
services that strengthen the family unit and promote self-sufficiency.
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Families Below Poverty Level*
FY 2014
Guadalupe
18.0%
17.6%
Solvang
12.2%
SB County
20.0%
*Federal Poverty level: about $24,250 for a family of four.
NORTH COUNTY
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MID-COUNTY
658
15.0%
116
10.0%
142
5.0%
3,811
3.2%
1,968
5.5%
917
6.1%
Buellton
171
Carpinteria
8,636
9.7%
5,022
10,996
10.2%
Santa Barbara
0.0%
20,613
18.7%
Santa Maria
Goleta
27,839
Lompoc
Monthly Estimated Distribution
of County Families Receiving Public
Assistance by Region
FYTD 2015-16
SOUTH COUNTY
GENERAL RELIEF
CALWORKS
CALFRESH
MEDI-CAL
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Housing
Santa Barbara County’s greatest inflow of expendable revenue (for all jurisdictions) comes from collections of
property taxes, including secured, unsecured, stated assessed property, and supplemental taxes. The total
value of the County’s property tax roll in FY 2014-15 was $71.90 billion, the second highest value after Sonoma,
when compared to benchmark counties.
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Monterey San Luis
Obispo
Solano
Santa
Cruz
$30.07
$36.82
$45.10
Placer
$45.75
Marin
$54.46
Santa
Barbara
$59.94
$71.90
Sonoma
$62.70
$73.06
Total Property Tax Roll Value FY 2014-15
Benchmark Counties, in billions
Tulare
The median home price in Santa Barbara County has stabilized and shows a 12% increase over the prior year.
The statewide median home price increased 6% over the prior year.
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Median Home Price
Santa Barbara County and California Comparison, in thousands
Santa Barbara County
California
Linear (Santa Barbara County)
Linear (California)
$636
$570
$466
$361
$382
$305
$277
2008
$504
$451
$453
$450
2008
2010
$394
$288
$321
2011
2012
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$476
$337
2013
2014
2015
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Quality of Life
Health
According to the 2014 Community Health Status Report released by the County of Santa Barbara Public Health
Department, County residents are healthier than other California residents in several categories, such as lower
mortality rates for cancer and a smaller percentage of individuals’ age 1 year and older ever diagnosed with
asthma. There are also a number of areas where the county has displayed improvement over time.
However, Santa Barbara County residents need to make improvements in several areas. Poor diet, physical
inactivity, and tobacco use are behaviors that we can change to prevent premature death and chronic disease.
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Top 10 Leading Causes of Death
Santa Barbara County, 2013
Health Insurance Coverage
Santa Barbara County, FY 2010-14
Diseases of the Heart
722
No Health
Insurance
Coverage
73,675
17.4%
Malignant Neoplasms
703
Cerebrovascular Diseases
191
Alzheimer's Disease
161
Chronic Lower Respiratory
Diseases
149
Mental and Behavioral
Disorder
119
Accidents (unintentional
injuries)
117
Diseases of the Digestive
System
Covered
by Health
Insurance
350,890
82.6%
70
Diabetes Mellitus
Estimated Population Covered by Health Insurance
62
Chronic Liver/Cirrhosis
Estimated Population With No Health Insurance
Coverage
48
No. of Deaths
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Education
The County has twenty (20) K-12 School Districts and two Community College Districts. There were 5,055 high
school seniors enrolled in FY 2014-15 with a graduation rate of 84%, according to the California Department of
Education.
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Percent of Persons Age 25+
High School Graduates and Bachelor's
Degree or Higher, FY 2010-2014
Santa Barbara County and California
Comparison
Percentage of Graduates with UC/CSU
Required Courses, FY 2009-2014
Santa Barbara County and California
Comparison
36.9%
36.3%
33.9%
33.0%
41.9%
39.4%
36.1%
35.2%
38.3%
33.8%
31.4%
Bachelor's Degree or
Higher
31.0%
79.3%
High school graduates
81.5%
2009-10
Santa Barbara County
California
2010-11
2011-12
Santa Barbara County
2012-13
2013-14
California
62,000
60,000
58,000
56,000
54,000
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67,686
66,837
66,349
66,048
65,960
65,920
66,223
66,501
67,225
67,686
67,517
67,089
66,489
65,429
63,322
64,000
60,027
66,000
62,201
68,000
64,500
70,000
66,012
20 Year K-12 Total Enrollment
Santa Barbara County
FY 1995-2015
68,581
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County Statistical Profile
List of Sources
1. State of California Employment Development Department - County Info report, FY 2015
2. California Department of Finance, FY 2015
3. United States Census Bureau, FY 2014-2015
4. County of Santa Barbara, Auditor-Controller's Office, FY 2015-2016
5. The California Economic Forecast, FY 2014-2015
6. County of Santa Barbara, Department of Social Services, FY 2015-2016
7. California State Board of Equalization, FY 2014-2015
8. California Association of Realtors, FY 2015
9. County of Santa Barbara, Public Health Department, FY 2015
10. California Department of Education, FY 2015
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