Eastern Goleta Valley, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Eastern Goleta Valley, California is 29,411 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 274th-largest city in California. The median household income is $136,839, the median home value is $1,192,000, and the median age is 44.9.
29,411
Population
1773
People / sq mi
$136,839
Median Income
$1,192,000
Median Home Value
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Eastern Goleta Valley covers 16.6 sq mi of land at 1773 people per square mile.
About Eastern Goleta Valley, CA
In Eastern Goleta Valley, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,192,000. Eastern Goleta Valley is a city in California with a population of 29,411.
Households take in a median $136,839, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,192,000, with typical rent around $2,924.
About 51.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 20.5% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 15 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Eastern Goleta Valley — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$136,839
Median Household Income
$69,568
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,192,000
Median Home Value
$2,924
Median Rent
73.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.9%
High School+
51.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.9%
Drive Alone
64.2%
Public Transit
20.5%
Work From Home
15.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.3%
Foreign Born
77.2%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
10.4%
With Disability
95.6%
Health Insurance
96.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.5% |
| Construction | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.2% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Retail Trade | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eastern Goleta Valley, California has a population of 29,411 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 274th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Eastern Goleta Valley, California is $136,839, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Eastern Goleta Valley, California is $1,192,000, with median monthly rent at $2,924 and a homeownership rate of 73.2%.
The median age in Eastern Goleta Valley, California is 44.9 years. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.