Unified School District · CA
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Santa Barbara Unified School District is a unified school district in California with a community population of 82,644. The median household income is $106,348 and the median age is 39.7.
82,644
Population
3582
People / sq mi
$106,348
Median Income
39.7
Median Age
Santa Barbara Unified School District covers 23 sq mi of land at 3581.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 41.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$106,348
Median Household Income
$65,650
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$1,584,800
Median Home Value
$2,433
Median Rent
40.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.0%
High School+
51.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Barbara Unified School District serves a community with a population of 82,644 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in California.
The median household income in Santa Barbara Unified School District is $106,348, with a per capita income of $65,650. The poverty rate is 8.1%.
Santa Barbara Unified School District is 58.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 41.9% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Santa Barbara Unified School District, 89.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Santa Barbara Unified School District is $1,584,800, with a median rent of $2,433. The homeownership rate is 40.1%.
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Data for Santa Barbara Unified School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0601414).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.