Economy & Jobs — Carpinteria, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $100,658 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$118,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,711 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| In Labor Force | 7,056 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 25.0% |
| Professional | 13.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 398 |
| Fast Food | 398 |
| Physician Offices | 382 |
| Dental Offices | 248 |
| Real Estate Offices | 241 |
| Law Offices | 234 |
| Coffee Shops | 158 |
| Insurance Agencies | 147 |
| Hotels Motels | 138 |
| Child Day Care | 134 |
| Grocery Stores | 125 |
| Auto Repair | 120 |
| Commercial Banks | 108 |
| Liquor Stores | 99 |
| Accounting Firms | 87 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.