Santa Barbara, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Santa Barbara was 87,533, a 0.89% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Santa Barbara's population was 88,316, a decline of 0.41% compared to a population of 88,676 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Santa Barbara, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Santa Barbara decreased by 1,975. In this period, the peak population was 91,728 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 89,508 - -
2001 89,317 -191 -0.21%
2002 88,868 -449 -0.5%
2003 87,696 -1,172 -1.32%
2004 86,744 -952 -1.09%
2005 85,968 -776 -0.89%
2006 85,524 -444 -0.52%
2007 85,574 50 0.06%
2008 85,885 311 0.36%
2009 86,480 595 0.69%
2010 88,544 2,064 2.39%
2011 88,933 389 0.44%
2012 89,760 827 0.93%
2013 90,786 1,026 1.14%
2014 91,492 706 0.78%
2015 91,728 236 0.26%
2016 91,583 -145 -0.16%
2017 91,228 -355 -0.39%
2018 90,849 -379 -0.42%
2019 90,568 -281 -0.31%
2020 88,676 -1,892 -2.09%
2021 88,316 -360 -0.41%
2022 87,533 -783 -0.89%
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Santa Barbara, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Santa Barbara's population decreased by 964 (1.08%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Santa Barbara's population increased by 132 (0.15%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Santa Barbara's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Santa Barbara's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 87,533. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Santa Barbara's population peaked in year 2015 at 91,728.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Santa Barbara's population was lowest in year 2006 at 85,524.

Santa Barbara, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Santa Barbara grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 13 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Santa Barbara had an average annual population growth rate of -0.10% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.21% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Santa Barbara's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Santa Barbara's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.10% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 1,143. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Santa Barbara's population grew the most with an increase of 2,064 (2.39%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Santa Barbara's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,892 (-2.09%).

Things to know

Is Santa Barbara, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Santa Barbara's population decreased by 1,143 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 360 (0.41%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 783 (0.89%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Santa Barbara, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Santa Barbara decreased by 3,253 (3.58%). The population was highest at 91,728 in the year 2015 and lowest at 87,533 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.25%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Santa Barbara, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Santa Barbara population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Santa Barbara across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Santa Barbara was 87,533, a 0.89% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Santa Barbara population was 88,316, a decline of 0.41% compared to a population of 88,676 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Santa Barbara decreased by 1,975. In this period, the peak population was 91,728 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Santa Barbara population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Santa Barbara is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Santa Barbara population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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