Goleta, CA Demographics

A map of Goleta's Population by Race

Goleta, California had a population of 32,690 in 2020. It was 46.1% White, 1.4% Black, 12.0% Asian, 35.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Goleta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Goleta is the 251st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Goleta's White Population

15,076 residents of Goleta identify as White, or 46.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Goleta slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Goleta is ranked #994 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Goleta is more White than neighboring University of California-Santa Barbara (37.7% White), and Isla Vista (42% White). Goleta is less White than neighboring Eastern Goleta Valley (61.6% White), Mission Canyon (81.8% White), and Santa Barbara (51.7% White).

Goleta's Black Population

474 residents of Goleta identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Goleta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Goleta is ranked #566 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Goleta is more Black than neighboring University of California-Santa Barbara (1.2% Black), Eastern Goleta Valley (0.7% Black), Mission Canyon (0.3% Black), and Santa Barbara (1.2% Black). Goleta is less Black than neighboring Isla Vista (2% Black).

Goleta's Asian Population

3,908 residents of Goleta identify as Asian, or 12.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Goleta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Goleta is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Goleta is more Asian than neighboring Eastern Goleta Valley (6% Asian), Mission Canyon (2.3% Asian), and Santa Barbara (3.4% Asian). Goleta is less Asian than neighboring University of California-Santa Barbara (37.7% Asian), and Isla Vista (20.7% Asian).

Goleta's Hispanic Population

11,552 residents of Goleta identify as Hispanic, or 35.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Goleta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Goleta is ranked #554 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Goleta is more Hispanic than neighboring University of California-Santa Barbara (19.1% Hispanic), Isla Vista (27.3% Hispanic), Eastern Goleta Valley (26% Hispanic), and Mission Canyon (11.5% Hispanic). Goleta is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Barbara (38.7% Hispanic).

Goleta's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of Goleta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Goleta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Goleta is ranked #1268 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Goleta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mission Canyon (0.4% Native American/Other). Goleta is less Native American/Other than neighboring University of California-Santa Barbara (0.8% Native American/Other), Isla Vista (1.1% Native American/Other), Eastern Goleta Valley (1.1% Native American/Other), and Santa Barbara (1% Native American/Other).

Goleta's Multiracial Population

1,444 residents of Goleta identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Goleta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Goleta is ranked #857 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Goleta is more Multiracial than neighboring University of California-Santa Barbara (3.5% Multiracial), Mission Canyon (3.7% Multiracial), and Santa Barbara (3.8% Multiracial). Goleta is less Multiracial than neighboring Isla Vista (6.8% Multiracial), and Eastern Goleta Valley (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.