Santa Barbara, CA population by race
The table below shows Santa Barbara's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,429 | 68.17% |
| Black or African American | 1,211 | 1.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 706 | 0.80% |
| Asian | 3,306 | 3.73% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.10% |
| Some other race | 11,581 | 13.07% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,315 | 12.77% |
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Santa Barbara population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Santa Barbara has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Santa Barbara's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Santa Barbara population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.17% are white, 1.37% are Black or African American, 0.80% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.73% are Asian, 0.10% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 13.07% are some other race and 12.77% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Santa Barbara, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Santa Barbara is White with a population of 60,429 (68.17% of the total population).
Santa Barbara 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Santa Barbara is White with a population of 60,429 (68.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,315 (12.77% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Santa Barbara, CA
By ethnicity, 32,005 (36.11% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 56,635 (63.89% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Santa Barbara, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 48,866 (86.28% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Santa Barbara, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Santa Barbara's Non-Hispanic population.
Santa Barbara Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 48,866 | 86.28% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,044 | 1.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 179 | 0.32% |
| Asian alone | 3,184 | 5.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 72 | 0.13% |
| Some other race alone | 742 | 1.31% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,548 | 4.50% |
Among the Hispanic population in Santa Barbara, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 27,109 (84.70% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Santa Barbara, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Santa Barbara's Hispanic population.
Santa Barbara Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 27,109 | 84.70% |
| Puerto Rican | 224 | 0.70% |
| Cuban | 119 | 0.37% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,553 | 14.23% |
Things to know
What percentage of Santa Barbara, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 36.11% of Santa Barbara population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Santa Barbara, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 27,109 (84.70% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Santa Barbara, CA have?
Santa Barbara, CA has 1,211 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.37% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Santa Barbara is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Santa Barbara, CA?
With 63.89% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Santa Barbara.
That being said, with a 13.07% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Santa Barbara.
What is the majority race in Santa Barbara, CA?
With a population of 60,429 (68.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Santa Barbara.
Some other races are second largest race in Santa Barbara, with 13.07% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
