Demographics & People — Eastern Goleta Valley, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,411 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~25,900 |
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| Median Age | 45.7 |
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| Total Households | 10,342 |
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| Family Households | 7,391 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4698 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,384 |
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| Black or African American | 377 |
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| Asian | 1,254 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 8,229 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,170 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,026 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,615 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 6,283 |
| English | 3,525 |
| German | 3,165 |
| Irish | 3,038 |
| Italian | 1,587 |
| European | 975 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 917 |
Language
| English Only | 21,737 |
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| Spanish | 4,103 |
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| Population 5+ | 28,150 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,250 |
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| Population 18+ | 23,545 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 24.9% |
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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 Eastern Goleta Valley, California.
