Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Santa Barbara County, CA

The map below shows majority race by area in Santa Barbara County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Santa Barbara County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Santa Barbara County, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Santa Barbara County overall is white, making up 46.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 43.0%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Santa Barbara County
Race
Santa Barbara County, CA Population
White
46.2%
Hispanic
43.0%
Black
1.8%
Asian
5.3%
Native American
0.4%
Other
3.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Santa Barbara County, CA Population
White
46.2%
Hispanic
43.0%
Black
1.8%
Asian
5.3%
Native American
0.4%
Other
3.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Santa Barbara County, CA

The map below shows diversity in Santa Barbara County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Santa Barbara County, CA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Santa Barbara County Diversity Score

89

With a diversity score of 89 out of 100, Santa Barbara County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Santa Barbara County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Santa Barbara County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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