South Coast Region PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

208,025

0.706% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ADianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AAlex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.5

1.15% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.9%

3.23% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$95,019

10.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$1.01M

3.31% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

97,467

0.883% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, South Coast Region PUMA, CA had a population of 208k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $95,019. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Coast Region PUMA, CA declined from 209,505 to 208,025, a −0.706% decrease and its median household income grew from $86,232 to $95,019, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Coast Region PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.9%), White (Hispanic) (13%), Other (Hispanic) (11.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.18%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.58%).

31.2% of the households in South Coast Region PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.2% of the residents in South Coast Region PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Barbara County--South Coast Region PUMA, CA are University of California-Santa Barbara (7,875 degrees awarded in 2021), Santa Barbara City College (4,676 degrees), and Fielding Graduate University (356 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Coast Region PUMA, CA was $1.01M, and the homeownership rate was 48%.

Most people in South Coast Region PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Coast Region PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

South Coast Region PUMA, CA borders Coastal Region PUMA, CA, Lompoc, Guadalupe, Solvang & Buellton Cities PUMA, CA, Santa Paula, Fillmore & Ojai Cities PUMA, CA, and Camarillo & Moorpark Cities PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

South Coast Region PUMA, CA is home to a population of 208k people, from which 88.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 20% of South Coast Region PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (41.5k people).

In 2021, there were 4.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in South Coast Region PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.1k White (Hispanic) and 23.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Coast Region PUMA, CA are Spanish (43,505 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (5,253 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,496 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

104,861

Women

50.4%

103,383

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 208,244 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

88.2%

2021 Citizenship

87.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.2% of South Coast Region PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Coast Region PUMA, CA was 87.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Coast Region PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Coast Region PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 2.12k
White (Hispanic)
27.1k ± 2.08k
Other (Hispanic)
23.2k ± 2.35k

31.5%

Hispanic Population

65.6k people

31.5% of the people in South Coast Region PUMA, CA are hispanic (65.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Coast Region PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
18,359 ± 3,177 people
China
3,132 ± 1,364 people
Guatemala
1,449 ± 931 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Coast Region PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 18,359 South Coast Region PUMA, CA residents, followed by China with 3,132 and Guatemala with 1,449.

Foreign-Born Population

20%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

41.5k people

20.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

42.7k people

As of 2021, 20% of South Coast Region PUMA, CA residents (41.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Coast Region PUMA, CA was 20.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Coast Region PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
43,505 households (21.8%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
5,253 households (2.64%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,496 households (0.751%)

31.2% of the households in South Coast Region PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Coast Region PUMA, CA was Spanish. 21.8% of the households in South Coast Region PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,773 ± 347
Gulf War (2001-)
1,022 ± 298
Korea
936 ± 241

South Coast Region PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Coast Region PUMA, CA employs 97.5k people. The largest industries in South Coast Region PUMA, CA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (10,252 people), Restaurants & Food Services (8,518 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,894 people), and the highest paying industries are Apparel, piece goods, & notions merchant wholesalers ($341,522), Broadcasting (except internet) ($297,741), and Advertising, public relations & related services ($241,924).

Males in South Coast Region PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,871. The income inequality in South Coast Region PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.552, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

46,465

Women

47.3%

51,870

Men

52.7%

The workforce of South Coast Region PUMA, CA in 2020 was 98,335 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Coast Region PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

97.5k

2021 Value

−0.883%

1 Year decline

± −0.883%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Coast Region PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.883%, from 98.3k employees to 97.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Coast Region PUMA, CA, are Postsecondary teachers (3,709 people), Waiters & waitresses (2,569 people), and Chief executives & legislators (2,143 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Coast Region PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

97.5k

2021 Value

−0.883%

1 Year decline

± −0.883%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Coast Region PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.883%, from 98.3k employees to 97.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Coast Region PUMA, CA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (10,252 people), Restaurants & Food Services (8,518 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,894 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Coast Region PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in South Coast Region PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,316

Median earning men ± $2,129

$35,253

Median earning women ± $1,788

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,875), Public Administration ($86,806), and Manufacturing ($83,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($79,034), Construction ($62,569), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,097).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

N/ADianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

N/AAlex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in South Coast Region PUMA, CA awarded 13,751 degrees. The student population of South Coast Region PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 18,548 male students and 24,323 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Coast Region PUMA, CA are White (5,031 and 40.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,945 and 32%), Asian (1,536 and 12.5%), and Two or More Races (815 and 6.61%).

The largest universities in South Coast Region PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are University of California-Santa Barbara (7,875 and 57.3%), Santa Barbara City College (4,676 and 34%), and Fielding Graduate University (356 and 2.59%).

The most popular majors in Santa Barbara County--South Coast Region PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,795 and 13.1%), Sociology (855 and 6.22%), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (723 and 5.26%).

The median tuition costs in Santa Barbara County--South Coast Region PUMA, CA are $32,635 for private four year colleges, and $11,442 and $41,196 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in South Coast Region PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 30.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 42,871 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 42,871 students enrolled in South Coast Region PUMA, CA, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,445 records, of which 58.2% were women and 41.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Communication
462 degree-majors awarded
Sociology
725 degree-majors awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
695 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Santa Barbara County--South Coast Region PUMA, CA was General Communication with 462 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Santa Barbara County--South Coast Region PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of California-Santa Barbara
7,875 degrees awarded
Santa Barbara City College
4,676 degrees awarded
Fielding Graduate University
356 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of California-Santa Barbara with 7,875 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,545 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Coast Region PUMA, CA, which is 0.676 times less than the 8,206 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,031 degrees mean that there were 1.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,945 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,635) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,975) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.957% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Coast Region PUMA, CA in 2021 were Some college (50.8k), Bachelors Degree (44.9k), and Graduate Degree (29.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Coast Region PUMA, CA was $1.01M in 2021, which is 4.12 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $976,100 to $1.01M, a 3.31% increase. The homeownership rate in South Coast Region PUMA, CA is 48%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Coast Region PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Coast Region PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Coast Region PUMA, CA is $95,019. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Coast Region PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$1.01M

Median Property Value 2021

±$24,277

$36,098

Median Property Taxes

±$1,217

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Coast Region PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Coast Region PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48%

Homeownership

2021

71.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48% of the housing units in South Coast Region PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Coast Region PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Coast Region PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Coast Region PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$95,019

Median Household Income

± $3,755

75.2k

Number of Households

± 2,102

In 2021, the median household income of the 75.2k households in South Coast Region PUMA, CA grew to $95,019 from the previous year's value of $86,232.

The following chart displays the households in South Coast Region PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.552

2021 Wage GINI in South Coast Region PUMA, CA

0.544

2020 Wage GINI in South Coast Region PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in South Coast Region PUMA, CA was 0.552 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.32% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Coast Region PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in South Coast Region PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Coast Region PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (62.9%)
Worked At Home (13.4%)
Carpooled (8.7%)

In 2021, 62.9% of workers in South Coast Region PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Coast Region PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in South Coast Region PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Coast Region PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Coast Region PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Coast Region PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Coast Region PUMA, CA (28.8k out of 193k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Coast Region PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of South Coast Region PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 0.496% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 30.8% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.62%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

0.496%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Coast Region PUMA, CA grew by 4.62% from 7.28% to 7.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Coast Region PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.