Santa Ynez, California

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Santa Ynez, California
'alaxulapu (Sʰamala/Ineseño Chumash)
unincorporated community
census-designated place
A boutique with western-style architectural details
A boutique with western-style architectural details
Location in Santa Barbara County and the state of California
Location in Santa Barbara County and the state of California
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Coordinates: 34°36′43″N 120°5′18″W / 34.61194°N 120.08833°W / 34.61194; -120.08833Coordinates: 34°36′43″N 120°5′18″W / 34.61194°N 120.08833°W / 34.61194; -120.08833
Country United States
StateTemplate:Country data California
CountySanta Barbara
Government
 • State SenateTemplate:Representative[1]
 • State AssemblyTemplate:Representative[1]
 • U. S. CongressTemplate:Representative[2]
Area
[3]
 • TotalTemplate:Infobox settlement/areadisp
 • LandTemplate:Infobox settlement/areadisp
 • WaterTemplate:Infobox settlement/areadisp  0.14%
Elevation
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Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,505
 • DensityTemplate:Infobox settlement/densdisp
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
93460
Area code(s)805
FIPS code06-70182
GNIS feature ID1661407

Santa Ynez (/ɪˈnɛz/ ee-NEZ; Spanish for "St. Agnes", originally spelled Santa Inés) is an unincorporated community in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, California, United States.

The population was 4,505 at the 2020 census, up from 4,418 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Santa Ynez as a census-designated place (CDP). Santa Ynez is the archaic spelling of Santa Inés in the Spanish, meaning Saint Agnes. The Santa Ynez Airport is general aviation with a paved 2,804 by 75 feet (855 m × 23 m) runway.

Geography

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Santa Ynez, CA

Santa Ynez is located at 34°36′43″N 120°5′18″W / 34.61194°N 120.08833°W / 34.61194; -120.08833.[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), 99.86% of it land, and 0.14% of it covered by water. Santa Ynez is located about 40 miles (64 km) north of Santa Barbara, California, and is known for its world-class wineries.

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Santa Ynez has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated Csb on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

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Santa Ynez first appeared as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. census[6]

Racial and ethnic composition

Santa Ynez CDP, California – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[7] Pop 2010[8] Pop 2020[9] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 3,977 3,469 3,433 86.76% 78.52% 76.20%
Black or African American alone (NH) 8 9 33 0.17% 0.20% 0.73%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 32 153 42 0.70% 3.46% 0.93%
Asian alone (NH) 57 49 54 1.24% 1.11% 1.20%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 1 4 2 0.02% 0.09% 0.04%
Other race alone (NH) 10 7 23 0.22% 0.16% 0.51%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 77 88 187 1.68% 1.99% 4.15%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 422 639 731 9.21% 14.46% 16.23%
Total 4,584 4,418 4,505 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Santa Ynez had a population of 4,505. The population density was 932.7 inhabitants per square mile (360.1/km2). 90.7% of residents lived in urban areas, while 9.3% lived in rural areas.[10][11][12]

The racial makeup of Santa Ynez was 80.0% White, 0.7% African American, 1.5% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.6% from other races, and 11.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.2% of the population.[10][12]

The census reported that 98.7% of the population lived in households, 1.3% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.[10] There were 1,762 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 60.7% were married-couple households, 5.7% were cohabiting couple households, 13.0% had a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.7% had a female householder and no spouse or partner present. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52, and there were 1,281 families (72.7% of all households).[10][11]

The age distribution was 17.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% aged 18 to 24, 17.7% aged 25 to 44, 30.4% aged 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.1 males age 18 and over.[10][12]

There were 1,863 housing units at an average density of 385.7 units per square mile (148.9 units/km2), of which 1,762 (94.6%) were occupied. Of occupied units, 72.4% were owner-occupied and 27.6% were occupied by renters. 5.4% of housing units were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.8%.[10][12]

2010 census

At the 2010 census Santa Ynez had a population of 4,418. The population density was 859.0 inhabitants per square mile (331.7/km2). The racial makeup of Santa Ynez was 3,797 (85.9%) White, 12 (0.3%) African American, 234 (5.3%) Native American, 51 (1.2%) Asian, 4 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 147 (3.3%) from other races, and 173 (3.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 639 people (14.5%).[13]

The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.

There were 1,741 households, 524 (30.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,052 (60.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 137 (7.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 81 (4.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 82 (4.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 18 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 367 households (21.1%) were one person and 186 (10.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54. There were 1,270 families (72.9% of households); the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 916 people (20.7%) under the age of 18, 280 people (6.3%) aged 18 to 24, 785 people (17.8%) aged 25 to 44, 1,559 people (35.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 878 people (19.9%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 47.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

There were 1,886 housing units at an average density of 366.7 square miles (950 km2), of which 1,327 (76.2%) were owner-occupied, and 414 (23.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 11.3%. 3,434 people (77.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 984 people (22.3%) lived in rental housing units.

Income and poverty

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $117,500, and the per capita income was $64,240. About 9.1% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line.[14]

Community

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians, a federally recognized Chumash tribe is headquartered in Santa Ynez.[15] They operate the local Chumash Casino Resort.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Santa Ynez is in Template:Representative, and in Template:Representative.[1]

In the United States House of Representatives, Santa Ynez is in Template:Representative.[16]

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Final Maps | California Citizens Redistricting Commission". Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ Template:Cite GovTrack
  3. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ Climate Summary for Santa Ynez, California
  6. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named 1980CensusCA
  7. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Santa Ynez CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Santa Ynez CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Santa Ynez CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  13. ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Santa Ynez CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Santa Ynez CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Tribal Directory." National Congress of American Indians. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  16. ↑ Template:Cite GovTrack
  17. ↑ "Jan Barrett". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Former Santa Ynez resident Tyler Boyd scores twice for USMNT". KEYT-TV. June 19, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Santa Ynez resident, Hollywood actor John Corbett finds latest pack member in Lompoc". Santa Maria Times. October 24, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Robert 'Bob' Falkenburg: 1926-2022". Santa Barbara Independent. January 27, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  21. ↑ Gates, Anita (April 2, 2010). "John Forsythe, 'Dynasty' Actor, Is Dead at 92". The New York Times. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Ed Fitz Gerald". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Martin L. Paich, 70, Conductor-Arranger". The New York Times. August 18, 1995. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  24. ↑ Kennedy, J. Michael (September 27, 2006). "Ralph Story, 86; Veteran Radio and TV Personality Hosted Shows About L.A." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 5, 2025.

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