Demographics & People — Carpinteria, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,900 |
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| Median Age | 44.8 |
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| Total Households | 5,111 |
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| Family Households | 3,356 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5252 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,649 |
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| Black or African American | 122 |
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| Asian | 387 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,691 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,686 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,514 |
| Other groups | 5,420 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,474 |
| German | 1,785 |
| Irish | 1,444 |
| English | 1,138 |
| Scottish | 549 |
| Italian | 505 |
| French (except Basque) | 390 |
Language
| English Only | 7,887 |
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| Spanish | 3,732 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,299 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 636 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,576 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carpinteria, California.
