Summerland, CA Demographics

A map of Summerland's Population by Race

Summerland, California has an estimated population of 1,348, a large increase from the 1,222 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.5% White, 36.4% Hispanic, 14.7% Asian, 2.8% Native American/Other, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Summerland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Summerland has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Summerland, that probability was 37.0% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Summerland is ranked the 988th 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). Summerland was ranked the 1022nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Summerland's White Population

600 residents of Summerland, or 44.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Summerland is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Summerland ranks 301st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerland's White population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. White residents' share of Summerland's population has decreased from 78.1% to 44.5%.

Summerland is less White than neighboring Montecito (78.4% White), Toro Canyon (68.2% White), Carpinteria (50% White), Santa Barbara (52.8% White), and Mission Canyon (70.9% White).

Summerland's Black Population

0 residents of Summerland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Summerland is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Summerland ranks 1057th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerland's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Summerland's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Summerland is less Black than neighboring Montecito (0.3% Black), Toro Canyon (0.5% Black), Carpinteria (0.9% Black), Santa Barbara (1.4% Black), and Mission Canyon (2.5% Black).

Summerland's Asian Population

198 residents of Summerland, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Summerland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Summerland ranks 664th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Asian residents' share of Summerland's population has increased from 2.9% to 14.7%.

Summerland is more Asian than neighboring Montecito (2.8% Asian), Toro Canyon (1.6% Asian), Carpinteria (2% Asian), Santa Barbara (3.5% Asian), and Mission Canyon (1.6% Asian).

Summerland's Hispanic Population

491 residents of Summerland, or 36.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Summerland is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Summerland ranks 1110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 206.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Summerland's population has increased from 13.1% to 36.4%.

Summerland is more Hispanic than neighboring Montecito (11.1% Hispanic), Toro Canyon (13.3% Hispanic), and Mission Canyon (14.6% Hispanic). Summerland is less Hispanic than neighboring Carpinteria (43.3% Hispanic).

Summerland's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Summerland, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Summerland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Summerland ranks 947th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 192.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Summerland's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.8%.

Summerland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montecito (0.3% Native American/Other), Carpinteria (0.3% Native American/Other), Santa Barbara (1.5% Native American/Other), and Mission Canyon (0% Native American/Other). Summerland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Toro Canyon (12.2% Native American/Other).

Summerland's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Summerland, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Summerland is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Summerland ranks 883rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Summerland's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.6%.

Summerland is less Multiracial than neighboring Montecito (7.1% Multiracial), Toro Canyon (4.3% Multiracial), Carpinteria (3.6% Multiracial), Santa Barbara (4.4% Multiracial), and Mission Canyon (10.4% 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.