Demographics & People — Montecito, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,823 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,500 |
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| Median Age | 50.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,345 |
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| Family Households | 2,225 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2218 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,339 |
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| Black or African American | 5 |
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| Asian | 246 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 781 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,917 |
| Other groups | 1,699 |
| English | 1,399 |
| German | 1,108 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 739 |
| American | 656 |
| Irish | 601 |
| Scottish | 385 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 370 |
| Italian | 352 |
Language
| English Only | 7,480 |
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| Spanish | 419 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,602 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 423 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,287 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 33.9% |
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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 Montecito, California.
