South Coast Region PUMA, CA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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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

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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.

geosearchPopulation & 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).

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.

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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.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Coast Region PUMA, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    116k ± 2.12k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    27.1k ± 2.08k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    23.2k ± 2.35k
31.5%
Hispanic Population
65.6k 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.

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

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    18,359 ± 3,177 people
  2. China
    3,132 ± 1,364 people
  3. 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.

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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.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    43,505 households (21.8%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    5,253 households (2.64%)
  3. 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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,773 ± 347
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,022 ± 298
  3. 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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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.

US Senators from California

N/ADianne Feinstein
Senator from California1
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 California3
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 Representatives from California

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

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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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 462 degree-majors awarded
  2. 725 degree-majors awarded
  3. 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 7,875 degrees awarded
  2. 4,676 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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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.

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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).

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homeHousing & 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.

Property

$1.01M
Median Property Value 2021
±$24,277
$36,098
Median Property Taxes
±$1,217

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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%.

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Income by Location

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (62.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.4%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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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.

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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.

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.

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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%.

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