Statistics for Santa Barbara County
Latest official figures for Santa Barbara County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 442,065 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 34.6 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 5,482 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 3,331 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 12.39 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 7.53 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.6 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 15.7 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 98,161 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 41,424.5 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 4.4 % | 2024 |