Montecito, CA Demographics

A map of Montecito's Population by Race

Montecito, California had a population of 8,638 in 2020. It was 83.5% White, 0.6% Black, 2.4% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montecito, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Montecito is the 522nd 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).

Montecito's White Population

7,213 residents of Montecito identify as White, or 83.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Montecito considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Montecito is ranked #125 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Montecito is more White than neighboring Summerland (78.1% White), Toro Canyon (73.1% White), Santa Barbara (51.7% White), Mission Canyon (81.8% White), and Carpinteria (44.3% White).

Montecito's Black Population

51 residents of Montecito identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montecito roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Montecito is ranked #947 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Montecito is more Black than neighboring Summerland (0.5% Black), and Mission Canyon (0.3% Black). Montecito is less Black than neighboring Toro Canyon (0.9% Black), and Santa Barbara (1.2% Black).

Montecito's Asian Population

211 residents of Montecito identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montecito less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Montecito is ranked #740 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Montecito is more Asian than neighboring Toro Canyon (2.3% Asian), Mission Canyon (2.3% Asian), and Carpinteria (2.3% Asian). Montecito is less Asian than neighboring Summerland (2.9% Asian), and Santa Barbara (3.4% Asian).

Montecito's Hispanic Population

709 residents of Montecito identify as Hispanic, or 8.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montecito considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Montecito is ranked #1358 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Montecito is less Hispanic than neighboring Summerland (13.1% Hispanic), Toro Canyon (18.9% Hispanic), Santa Barbara (38.7% Hispanic), Mission Canyon (11.5% Hispanic), and Carpinteria (48.8% Hispanic).

Montecito's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Montecito identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Montecito 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, Montecito is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Montecito is more Native American/Other than neighboring Toro Canyon (0.8% Native American/Other), Mission Canyon (0.4% Native American/Other), and Carpinteria (0.9% Native American/Other). Montecito is less Native American/Other than neighboring Summerland (1.1% Native American/Other).

Montecito's Multiracial Population

365 residents of Montecito identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montecito roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Montecito is ranked #902 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Montecito is more Multiracial than neighboring Toro Canyon (4% Multiracial), Santa Barbara (3.8% Multiracial), Mission Canyon (3.7% Multiracial), and Carpinteria (3.3% Multiracial). Montecito is less Multiracial than neighboring Summerland (4.3% Multiracial).

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