California

Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County has an estimated 442,065 residents as of 2025 across 8 incorporated places, a decline of 1.4% since 2020.

Population (2025)
442,065
Census Bureau estimate
Change since 2020
-1.4%
Resident population
Incorporated places
8
Cities, towns and CDPs
Unincorporated share
31%
Residents outside city limits

Industries in Santa Barbara County

3,910 establishments indexed

Establishment and employment counts from the U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns program.

IndustryNAICSEstablishmentsEmployees
HVAC & Plumbing2382201851,334
Electrical238210142914
Roofing23816051472
Landscaping5617302612,072
Pest Control56171027212
Pool Service56179034147
Commercial Cleaning5617201191,004
Flooring23833031133
Glass & Glazing23815013110
Septic & Well23891046495
Auto Repair811111117424
Auto Body81112143307
Car Wash81119228265
Towing48841016178
Trucking484110, 48412165217
Equipment Rental532412657
Dental6212102401,677
Veterinary54194066756
Home Health62161023831
Pharmacy44611032590
Medical Practice6211113953,017
Optometry62132020142
Accounting541211, 541213116619
Insurance Agency524210143676
IT & MSP541513, 541512861,237
Staffing561320, 561311421,835
Engineering5413301251,886
Architecture54131079398
Law Firm541110243935
Security Services56161212331
Printing32311115101
Sign Shops339950837
Machine Shops33271027356
Metal Fabrication332322, 332312487
Plastics3261995101
Food Manufacturing311999, 311812950
Millwork337110, 32191813136
Restaurants7225114048,974
Bakeries31181110129
Liquor Stores44531096474
Gyms & Fitness71394076747
Salons & Spas812112, 812113, 812199174660
Laundromats8123101666
Dry Cleaning81232023211
Funeral Homes8122101061
Self Storage5311303075
Childcare624410147938
Pet Services81291037237

Cities in Santa Barbara County

8

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2025). Subcounty resident population estimates. Retrieved 2026-09-08.