Toro Canyon CDP, Santa Barbara County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Toro Canyon CDP, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Toro Canyon CDP, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Toro Canyon CDP, California. The estimated population of Toro Canyon CDP, California is 1,714 people, with a median age of 67.5.

We can look at the total population in Toro Canyon CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,714
-10.64% +6.99%
2020
1,918
+11%
-
2019
1,728
-0.4% -
2018
1,735
+8.3%
-
2017
1,602
- -

Population of Toro Canyon CDP, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
77.8%
67.4%
+15.43%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
17.2%
32.3%
-46.75%
Asian
0%
0.3%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Toro Canyon CDP, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 67.5 +6.3% 68.7 +4.73% 64 +7.38%
2020 63.5 +12.99% 65.6 +11.75% 59.6 +11.82%
2019 56.2 +1.44% 58.7 -0.17% 53.3 -0.19%
2018 55.4 +1.47% 58.8 +1.38% 53.4 +0.56%
2017 54.6 - 58 - 53.1 -

The median age of Toro Canyon CDP, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 79 -73.65% 113 -81.72% 26 30
10 to 19 32 -60.44% 76 -32.78%
20 to 29 67 -18.58% 51 +34.89% 46 66
30 to 39 41 +41.23% 93 -17.16% 56 74
40 to 49 41 -152.91% 68 -160.22%
50 to 59 201 -113.93% 141 -19.67% 31 106
60 to 69 140 +100.19% 114 +135.4% 261 274
70+ 170 +101.81% 175 +51.55% 412 283

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Toro Canyon CDP, California is $122,188.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Toro Canyon CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $188,636.00
  • 65 and over
    $121,214.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Toro Canyon CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Toro Canyon CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Toro Canyon CDP, California is currently $265,686.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

43.41% of households in Toro Canyon CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Toro Canyon CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    3.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.38%
  • $200,000 or more
    43.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Toro Canyon CDP is $125,321.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Toro Canyon CDP by the total population of Toro Canyon CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Toro Canyon CDP, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Toro Canyon CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    27.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    58.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Toro Canyon CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Toro Canyon CDP over the age of 16 is 1,658.

Of those people, a total of 41.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Toro Canyon CDP is 38.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 49 26.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 112 57.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 46 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 84 79.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 83 77.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 54 42.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 261 64.80% 15.40%
65 to 74 years 614 29.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 355 18.90% 52.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Toro Canyon CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,573 41.90% 3.90%
Black or African American 1 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 84 41.70% 100.00%
Hispanic or Latino 294 30.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,279 44.50% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Toro Canyon CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Toro Canyon CDP is 634, with median earnings of $90,192.00.

Women in Toro Canyon CDP, California earning approximately 9.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 634 $90,192.00
Male 358 $202,583.00
Female 276 $19,920.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 85 $250,001.00
Business and Financial 31 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 53 $111,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 62 $175,781.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 179 $19,880.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 33 $53,229.00
Office and Administrative Support 59 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 25 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 77 $250,001.00 8 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $0.00 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $238,750.00 21 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $0.00 42 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $0.00 110 $18,963.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 8 $0.00 25 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 46 $0.00 13 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 797 households in Toro Canyon CDP, with an average household size of 2.13 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 467 families in Toro Canyon CDP with an average family size of 2.63 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 449 11 7 330
Average Household Size 2.71 2.18 2.71 1.34
Total Families 449 11 7 0
Average Household Size 2.64 2.18 2.71 0

Poverty

Of the 467 families in Toro Canyon CDP, 5.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Toro Canyon CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,105 housing units in Toro Canyon CDP, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 797 72.13%
Vacant 308 27.87%

9.68% of the total 1,105 housing units in Toro Canyon CDP are rental units. This is approximately 107 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 677 are occupied by the owner - or 61.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Toro Canyon CDP is $2,438.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Toro Canyon CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    13
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    15
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    44
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    42

Property Value

The median value of a property in Toro Canyon CDP is $2,000,001.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Toro Canyon CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    19
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    157
  • $1,000,000 or more
    486

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Toro Canyon CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Toro Canyon CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    60
  • 1940 to 1949
    5
  • 1950 to 1959
    42
  • 1960 to 1969
    116
  • 1970 to 1979
    230
  • 1980 to 1989
    254
  • 1990 to 1999
    191
  • 2000 to 2009
    144
  • 2010 to 2013
    63
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Toro Canyon CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    14
  • 1 vehicle available
    174
  • 2 vehicles available
    258
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    351

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Toro Canyon CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Toro Canyon CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Toro Canyon CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    26
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    117
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    57
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    0
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    0
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    44
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    51
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    29
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    10
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    60
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    11

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Toro Canyon CDP, California in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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