Santa Ynez, CA Demographics

A map of Santa Ynez's Population by Race

Santa Ynez, California has an estimated population of 4,467, a less than 1% change from the 4,505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.9% White, 19.8% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Ynez, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Ynez has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Santa Ynez, that probability was 39.1% in 2020 and 38.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Ynez is ranked the 686th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Santa Ynez was ranked the 682nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Ynez's White Population

3,390 residents of Santa Ynez, or 75.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Ynez is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Santa Ynez ranks 369th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ynez's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Santa Ynez's population has remained roughly unchanged at 75.9%.

Santa Ynez is more White than neighboring Solvang (61.1% White), and Buellton (65.9% White). Santa Ynez is less White than neighboring Ballard (81.3% White), Los Olivos (84.2% White), and Los Alamos (94.7% White).

Santa Ynez's Black Population

13 residents of Santa Ynez, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Ynez is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Santa Ynez ranks 884th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ynez's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.6%. Black residents' share of Santa Ynez's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Santa Ynez is more Black than neighboring Ballard (0% Black), and Los Alamos (0% Black). Santa Ynez is less Black than neighboring Solvang (2.7% Black), Los Olivos (0.7% Black), and Buellton (0.9% Black).

Santa Ynez's Asian Population

45 residents of Santa Ynez, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Ynez is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Santa Ynez ranks 1076th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ynez's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Santa Ynez's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Santa Ynez is more Asian than neighboring Los Alamos (0.9% Asian). Santa Ynez is less Asian than neighboring Ballard (4.1% Asian), Solvang (2.9% Asian), Los Olivos (2.4% Asian), and Buellton (1.6% Asian).

Santa Ynez's Hispanic Population

883 residents of Santa Ynez, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Ynez is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Ynez ranks 997th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ynez's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Ynez's population has increased from 16.2% to 19.8%.

Santa Ynez is more Hispanic than neighboring Ballard (7.6% Hispanic), Los Olivos (6.9% Hispanic), and Los Alamos (4.4% Hispanic). Santa Ynez is less Hispanic than neighboring Solvang (25.4% Hispanic), and Buellton (26.1% Hispanic).

Santa Ynez's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Santa Ynez, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Ynez is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Ynez ranks 640th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ynez's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Ynez's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Santa Ynez is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ballard (0.8% Native American/Other), Solvang (1.5% Native American/Other), and Buellton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Santa Ynez's Multiracial Population

136 residents of Santa Ynez, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Ynez is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Ynez ranks 934th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Ynez's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Ynez's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.0%.

Santa Ynez is more Multiracial than neighboring Los Alamos (0% Multiracial). Santa Ynez is less Multiracial than neighboring Ballard (6.1% Multiracial), Solvang (6.4% Multiracial), Los Olivos (5.8% Multiracial), and Buellton (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.