Santa Barbara County, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Santa Barbara County increased by 41,515. In this period, the peak population was 448,424 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 399,742 | - | - |
| 2001 | 401,683 | 1,941 | 0.49% |
| 2002 | 402,446 | 763 | 0.19% |
| 2003 | 402,781 | 335 | 0.08% |
| 2004 | 401,992 | -789 | -0.20% |
| 2005 | 401,419 | -573 | -0.14% |
| 2006 | 400,054 | -1,365 | -0.34% |
| 2007 | 401,809 | 1,755 | 0.44% |
| 2008 | 404,949 | 3,140 | 0.78% |
| 2009 | 407,875 | 2,926 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 424,218 | 16,343 | 4.01% |
| 2011 | 425,404 | 1,186 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 429,635 | 4,231 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 434,503 | 4,868 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 438,921 | 4,418 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 442,051 | 3,130 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 444,112 | 2,061 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 444,998 | 886 | 0.20% |
| 2018 | 445,137 | 139 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 445,464 | 327 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 448,424 | 2,960 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 437,521 | -10,903 | -2.43% |
| 2022 | 443,915 | 6,394 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 441,257 | -2,658 | -0.60% |
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Santa Barbara County, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Santa Barbara County's population increased by 24,476 (6.12%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Santa Barbara County's population increased by 24,206 (5.71%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Santa Barbara County's population decreased by 7,167 (1.60%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Santa Barbara County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 441,257.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Santa Barbara County's population peaked in year 2020 at 448,424.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Santa Barbara County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 399,742.
Santa Barbara County, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Santa Barbara County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Santa Barbara County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.45% per year. Overall the population grew 10.39% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Santa Barbara County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.45% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Santa Barbara County population grew the most, with an increase of 16,343 people (a 4.01% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Santa Barbara County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 10,903 people (a 2.43% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Santa Barbara County, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Santa Barbara County's population increased by 3,736 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 6,394 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 2,658 (0.60%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Santa Barbara County, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Santa Barbara County increased by 6,754 (1.55%). The population was highest at 448,424 in the year 2020 and lowest at 437,521 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.16%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)