Demographics & People — Isla Vista, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,717 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,400 |
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| Median Age | 21.2 |
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| Total Households | 4,589 |
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| Family Households | 430 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5902 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,256 |
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| Black or African American | 661 |
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| Asian | 2,157 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,201 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,686 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,663 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,055 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,233 |
| German | 1,350 |
| Italian | 1,095 |
| Irish | 903 |
| English | 743 |
| European | 458 |
| Swedish | 429 |
Language
| English Only | 10,010 |
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| Spanish | 1,782 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,690 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 96 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,397 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.4% |
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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 Isla Vista, California.
