Goleta, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Goleta | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,428 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3839.7 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.13% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,033 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Goleta grew by 68.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 30,217 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Goleta has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Goleta | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,481 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.80% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Goleta is about 23% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Goleta | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $299,172 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,341 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Goleta is about 10.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,341 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Goleta spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 134 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Goleta | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 134 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,150 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.0% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,578 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,013 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Goleta is 16 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Goleta has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Goleta | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Goleta has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Goleta | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Goleta, California.
What is the population of Goleta, California?
The population of Goleta, California is 30,428, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Goleta, California?
The population density of Goleta, California is 3839.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Goleta, California?
The median household income in Goleta, California is $118,481, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Goleta, California?
The median home price in Goleta, California is $299,172, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Goleta, California?
The unemployment rate in Goleta, California is 5.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.