Santa Barbara County, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Santa Barbara County was 443,837, a 1.46% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Santa Barbara County's population was 437,434, a decline of 2.41% compared to a population of 448,244 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Santa Barbara County, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Santa Barbara County increased by 44,095. In this period, the peak population was 448,244 in the year 2020. 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 399,742 - -
2001 401,683 1,941 0.49%
2002 402,446 763 0.19%
2003 402,781 335 0.08%
2004 401,992 -789 -0.2%
2005 401,419 -573 -0.14%
2006 400,054 -1,365 -0.34%
2007 401,809 1,755 0.44%
2008 404,949 3,140 0.78%
2009 407,875 2,926 0.72%
2010 424,218 16,343 4.01%
2011 425,404 1,186 0.28%
2012 429,635 4,231 0.99%
2013 434,503 4,868 1.13%
2014 438,921 4,418 1.02%
2015 442,051 3,130 0.71%
2016 444,112 2,061 0.47%
2017 444,998 886 0.2%
2018 445,137 139 0.03%
2019 445,464 327 0.07%
2020 448,244 2,780 0.62%
2021 437,434 -10,810 -2.41%
2022 443,837 6,403 1.46%
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Santa Barbara County, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Santa Barbara County's population increased by 24,476 (6.12%), 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 County's population increased by 24,026 (5.66%), 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 County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Santa Barbara County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 443,837. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Santa Barbara County's population peaked in year 2020 at 448,244.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Santa Barbara County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 399,742.

Santa Barbara County, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Santa Barbara County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 4 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Santa Barbara County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.03% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Santa Barbara County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Santa Barbara County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.50% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 4,407. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Santa Barbara County's population grew the most with an increase of 16,343 (4.01%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Santa Barbara County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 10,810 (-2.41%).

Things to know

Is Santa Barbara County, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Santa Barbara County's population decreased by 4,407 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 10,810 (2.41%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 6,403 (1.46%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Santa Barbara County increased by 9,334 (2.15%). The population was highest at 448,244 in the year 2020 and lowest at 434,503 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.33%.

References

Datasets

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Santa Barbara County 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 County 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 County was 443,837, a 1.46% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Santa Barbara County population was 437,434, a decline of 2.41% compared to a population of 448,244 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Santa Barbara County increased by 44,095. In this period, the peak population was 448,244 in the year 2020. 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 County 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 County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Santa Barbara County 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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