Economy & Jobs — Santa Barbara County, California
Employment
| Total Establishments | 12,375 |
| Total Employees | 156,607 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 216,323 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $69,664 |
| Total Annual Wages | $15,069,956,439 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $10,254,466 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $92,332 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| IRS Returns | 205,340 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $22,334,354 |
| Average AGI per Return | $108,768 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $3,237,427,478 |
| Per Capita | $7,223 |
| Population Basis | 448,229 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 184 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 217,338 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 1,181 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 398 |
| Fast Food | 398 |
| Bars | 71 |
| Coffee & Snacks | 158 |