Isla Vista, CA
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14,722
TOTAL POPULATION
6,906
MALE POPULATION
7,816
FEMALE POPULATION
88.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
21.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$12,186
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,492
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$23,121
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,395
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
17.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Isla Vista Area Codes
Race in Isla Vista
The most populous races in Isla Vista are White / Caucasian (9,051 | 61.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3,055 | 20.7%), and Asian (2,446 | 16.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 2,446 | 16.6% |
| Black / African American | 828 | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 40 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,055 | 20.7% |
| Native / Alaskan | 117 | 0.8% |
| White / Caucasian | 9,051 | 61.5% |
| Two or more Races | 1,114 | 7.6% |
| Some other Race | 1,126 | 7.6% |
| Total | 14,722 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Isla Vista
The most populous ancestries reported in Isla Vista are Mexican (2,233 | 15.2%), German (1,350 | 9.2%), Indian (Asian) (1,286 | 8.7%), Italian (1,095 | 7.4%), and Irish (903 | 6.1%), together accounting for 46.7% of all Isla Vista residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 46 | 0.3% |
| American | 301 | 2.0% |
| Arab | 198 | 1.3% |
| Argentinean | 47 | 0.3% |
| Armenian | 133 | 0.9% |
| Australian | 47 | 0.3% |
| Austrian | 32 | 0.2% |
| Bhutanese | 248 | 1.7% |
| Bolivian | 23 | 0.2% |
| Brazilian | 2 | 0.0% |
| British | 205 | 1.4% |
| Burmese | 278 | 1.9% |
| Canadian | 65 | 0.4% |
| Central American | 164 | 1.1% |
| Central American Indian | 37 | 0.3% |
| Cherokee | 27 | 0.2% |
| Chilean | 38 | 0.3% |
| Chippewa | 4 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 2 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 91 | 0.6% |
| Croatian | 33 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 32 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 64 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 219 | 1.5% |
| Eastern European | 57 | 0.4% |
| Ecuadorian | 44 | 0.3% |
| Egyptian | 61 | 0.4% |
| English | 743 | 5.1% |
| Ethiopian | 90 | 0.6% |
| European | 458 | 3.1% |
| Filipino | 82 | 0.6% |
| French | 149 | 1.0% |
| German | 1,350 | 9.2% |
| Ghanaian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Greek | 49 | 0.3% |
| Guatemalan | 36 | 0.2% |
| Honduran | 14 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 37 | 0.3% |
| Indian (Asian) | 1,286 | 8.7% |
| Iranian | 274 | 1.9% |
| Irish | 903 | 6.1% |
| Israeli | 95 | 0.6% |
| Italian | 1,095 | 7.4% |
| Jamaican | 42 | 0.3% |
| Korean | 528 | 3.6% |
| Laotian | 78 | 0.5% |
| Latvian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Lebanese | 79 | 0.5% |
| Lithuanian | 60 | 0.4% |
| Malaysian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 2,233 | 15.2% |
| Mexican American Indian | 25 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian | 44 | 0.3% |
| Nicaraguan | 47 | 0.3% |
| Nigerian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 98 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 205 | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 10 | 0.1% |
| Peruvian | 38 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 193 | 1.3% |
| Portuguese | 59 | 0.4% |
| Puerto Rican | 36 | 0.2% |
| Romanian | 35 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 213 | 1.5% |
| Salvadoran | 58 | 0.4% |
| Samoan | 12 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 207 | 1.4% |
| Scottish | 167 | 1.1% |
| Serbian | 35 | 0.2% |
| Slavic | 2 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 2 | 0.0% |
| South American | 299 | 2.0% |
| South American Indian | 23 | 0.2% |
| Spaniard | 205 | 1.4% |
| Spanish | 85 | 0.6% |
| Sri Lankan | 213 | 1.5% |
| Subsaharan African | 157 | 1.1% |
| Swedish | 429 | 2.9% |
| Swiss | 44 | 0.3% |
| Syrian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 394 | 2.7% |
| Tongan | 11 | 0.1% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 42 | 0.3% |
| Venezuelan | 18 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 52 | 0.4% |
| Yugoslavian | 31 | 0.2% | View All 87 Rows |
Immigrants in Isla Vista
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Isla Vista came from Asia (1,180 | 8.0%), Eastern Asia (831 | 5.6%), China (625 | 4.3%), Latin America (517 | 3.5%), and Central America (380 | 2.6%), together accounting for 24.0% of all Isla Vista residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 56 | 0.4% |
| Argentina | 47 | 0.3% |
| Armenia | 40 | 0.3% |
| Asia | 1,180 | 8.0% |
| Bangladesh | 30 | 0.2% |
| Bolivia | 23 | 0.2% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 17 | 0.1% |
| Brazil | 2 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 12 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 42 | 0.3% |
| Central America | 380 | 2.6% |
| China | 625 | 4.3% |
| Colombia | 23 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Africa | 9 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 831 | 5.6% |
| Eastern Europe | 26 | 0.2% |
| Egypt | 47 | 0.3% |
| El Salvador | 53 | 0.4% |
| England | 51 | 0.4% |
| Ethiopia | 9 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 251 | 1.7% |
| France | 3 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 15 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 36 | 0.2% |
| Honduras | 3 | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | 11 | 0.1% |
| India | 69 | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | 9 | 0.1% |
| Israel | 32 | 0.2% |
| Italy | 67 | 0.5% |
| Jamaica | 42 | 0.3% |
| Japan | 78 | 0.5% |
| Korea | 128 | 0.9% |
| Latin America | 517 | 3.5% |
| Latvia | 9 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 288 | 2.0% |
| Netherlands | 11 | 0.1% |
| Northern Africa | 47 | 0.3% |
| Northern Europe | 110 | 0.7% |
| Norway | 39 | 0.3% |
| Philippines | 149 | 1.0% |
| South America | 95 | 0.6% |
| South Central Asia | 99 | 0.7% |
| South Eastern Asia | 178 | 1.2% |
| Southern Europe | 86 | 0.6% |
| Spain | 19 | 0.1% |
| Sweden | 20 | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | 46 | 0.3% |
| Thailand | 10 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 10 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 72 | 0.5% |
| Western Europe | 29 | 0.2% | View All 52 Rows |
Sex and Age in Isla Vista
Sex and Age in Isla Vista
The most populous age groups in Isla Vista are 20 to 24 Years (4,303 | 62.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (5,268 | 67.4%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 16 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 51 (0.7%) | 13 (0.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 84 (1.2%) | 7 (0.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,218 (17.6%) | 1,970 (25.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 4,303 (62.3%) | 5,268 (67.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 557 (8.1%) | 159 (2.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 161 (2.3%) | 94 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 55 (0.8%) | 8 (0.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 39 (0.6%) | 76 (1.0%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 89 (1.3%) | 31 (0.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 28 (0.4%) | 76 (1.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 54 (0.8%) | 18 (0.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 11 (0.2%) | 26 (0.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 64 (0.9%) | 34 (0.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 101 (1.5%) | 10 (0.1%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 31 (0.4%) | 26 (0.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 28 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 16 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,906 (100.0%) | 7,816 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Isla Vista
Median Family Size in Isla Vista
The median family size in Isla Vista is 2.81 persons per family, with married-couple families (173 | 42.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (167 | 41.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.37 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 173 (42.9%) | 3.15 |
| Single Male/Father | 63 (15.6%) | 3.03 |
| Single Female/Mother | 167 (41.4%) | 2.37 |
| Total Families | 403 (100.0%) | 2.81 |
Median Household Size in Isla Vista
The median household size in Isla Vista is 2.77 persons per household, with married-couple households (173 | 3.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.24 persons per household. single female/mother households (167 | 3.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 2.40 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 173 (3.6%) | 3.24 |
| Single Male/Father | 63 (1.3%) | 3.03 |
| Single Female/Mother | 167 (3.5%) | 2.40 |
| Non-family | 4,359 (91.5%) | 2.77 |
| Total Households | 4,762 (100.0%) | 2.77 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Isla Vista
Out of a total of 4,762 households in Isla Vista, 403 (8.5%) are family households, while 4,359 (91.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 193, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,318.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,318 (27.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 193 (4.1%) | 1,176 (24.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 91 (1.9%) | 407 (8.6%) |
| 4-Person Households | 103 (2.2%) | 764 (16.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 7 (0.2%) | 289 (6.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 227 (4.8%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 9 (0.2%) | 178 (3.7%) |
| Total | 403 (8.5%) | 4,359 (91.5%) |
Female Fertility in Isla Vista
Fertility by Age in Isla Vista
Average fertility rate in Isla Vista is 5.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 35 (100.0%) | 6.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 35 (100.0%) | 5.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Isla Vista
88.6% of women with births (35) in Isla Vista are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.4% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 31 (88.6%) | 4 (11.4%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 31 (88.6%) | 4 (11.4%) |
Fertility by Education in Isla Vista
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 4 (11.4%) | 48.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 31 (88.6%) | 295.0 |
| Total | 35 (100.0%) | 5.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Isla Vista
11.4% of women with births in Isla Vista are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 31 (88.6%) | 4 (11.4%) |
Income in Isla Vista
Income Overview in Isla Vista
Per Capita Income in Isla Vista is $12,186, while median incomes of families and households are $59,492 and $23,121 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 14,722 | $12,186 |
| Median Family Income | 403 | $59,492 |
| Mean Family Income | 403 | $69,977 |
| Median Household Income | 4,762 | $23,121 |
| Mean Household Income | 4,762 | $35,217 |
| Income Deficit | 403 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 14,722 | 28.21% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 14,722 | 71.79¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 14,722 | 0.55 |
Earnings by Sex in Isla Vista
Average Earnings in Isla Vista are $6,086, $7,369 for men and $5,290 for women, a difference of 28.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 4,796 (46.2%) | $7,369 |
| Female | 5,579 (53.8%) | $5,290 |
| Total | 10,375 (100.0%) | $6,086 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Isla Vista
The most common earnings brackets in Isla Vista are $2,499 or less for men (999 | 20.8%) and $2,499 or less for women (1,651 | 29.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 999 (20.8%) | 1,651 (29.6%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 839 (17.5%) | 1,028 (18.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 591 (12.3%) | 953 (17.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 325 (6.8%) | 256 (4.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 227 (4.7%) | 446 (8.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 211 (4.4%) | 174 (3.1%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 89 (1.9%) | 121 (2.2%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 46 (1.0%) | 59 (1.1%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 102 (2.1%) | 86 (1.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 318 (6.6%) | 222 (4.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 153 (3.2%) | 210 (3.8%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 73 (1.5%) | 61 (1.1%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 106 (2.2%) | 80 (1.4%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 137 (2.9%) | 69 (1.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 91 (1.9%) | 31 (0.6%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 143 (3.0%) | 28 (0.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 132 (2.8%) | 64 (1.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 122 (2.5%) | 26 (0.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 74 (1.5%) | 4 (0.1%) |
| $100,000+ | 18 (0.4%) | 10 (0.2%) |
| Total | 4,796 (100.0%) | 5,579 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Isla Vista
Average earnings in Isla Vista are $36,475 for men and $39,605 for women, a difference of 7.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,026, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $24,028. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,903, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $11,680.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $24,028 | $0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $35,530 | $47,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,026 | $41,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,477 | $11,680 |
| Total | $36,475 | $39,605 |
Family Income in Isla Vista
Family Income Brackets in Isla Vista
According to the Isla Vista family income data, there are 157 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 39.0% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 41 | 10.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 27 | 6.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 36 | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 72 | 17.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 157 | 39.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 39 | 9.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21 | 5.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $200,000+ | 10 | 2.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Isla Vista
2-person families (197 | 48.9%) account for the highest median family income in Isla Vista with $57,695 per family, while 2-person families (197 | 48.9%) have the highest median income of $28,848 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 197 (48.9%) | $57,695 |
| 3-Person Families | 115 (28.5%) | $0 |
| 4-Person Families | 75 (18.6%) | $44,479 |
| 5-Person Families | 7 (1.7%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 9 (2.2%) | $0 |
| Total | 403 (100.0%) | $59,492 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Isla Vista
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 57 (14.1%) | $0 |
| 1 Earner | 82 (20.3%) | $44,097 |
| 2 Earners | 158 (39.2%) | $58,594 |
| 3+ Earners | 106 (26.3%) | $69,023 |
| Total | 403 (100.0%) | $59,492 |
Household Income in Isla Vista
Household Income Brackets in Isla Vista
With 1,486 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Isla Vista, accounting for 31.2% of all households. In contrast, only 19 households (0.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,486 | 31.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 329 | 6.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 690 | 14.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 533 | 11.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 600 | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 571 | 12.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 276 | 5.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 195 | 4.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19 | 0.4% |
| $200,000+ | 62 | 1.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Isla Vista
The median household income in Isla Vista is $23,121, with the highest median household income of $56,632 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 669 households (14.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $16,723, with 3,546 households (74.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 3,546 (74.5%) | $16,723 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 669 (14.1%) | $56,632 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 249 (5.2%) | $45,625 |
| 65+ Years | 298 (6.3%) | $31,290 |
| Total | 4,762 (100.0%) | $23,121 |
Poverty in Isla Vista
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Isla Vista
With 66.1% poverty level for males and 78.2% for females among the residents of Isla Vista, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,849 males (78.9%) and 5,291 females (83.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (31.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 8 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 19 (63.3%) | 10 (24.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 3,849 (78.9%) | 5,291 (83.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 145 (21.0%) | 60 (26.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 24 (29.3%) | 49 (58.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 30 (25.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 27 (41.5%) | 15 (34.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 24 (14.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12 (16.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,143 (66.1%) | 5,425 (78.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Isla Vista
According to the poverty statistics in Isla Vista, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 11 (68.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 48 (85.7%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 73 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 18 (100.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 11 (36.7%) | 31 (75.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,027 (21.1%) | 1,045 (16.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 546 (79.0%) | 168 (73.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 58 (70.7%) | 35 (41.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 87 (74.4%) | 107 (100.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 38 (58.5%) | 29 (65.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 141 (85.5%) | 42 (100.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 63 (84.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| Total | 2,127 (33.9%) | 1,512 (21.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Isla Vista
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Isla Vista show that 16.8% or 29 of the total 173 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 24.4%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 90 (75.6%) | 29 (24.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 144 (83.2%) | 29 (16.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Isla Vista
According to the poverty data in Isla Vista, 14.3% or 9 single-father households and 18.0% or 30 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (33.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (22.2%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 9 (33.3%) | 18 (15.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (22.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9 (14.3%) | 30 (18.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Isla Vista
The poverty data for Isla Vista shows that 29 of the married-couple family households (16.8%) and 39 of the single-parent households (17.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (24.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 household (19.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 29 (24.4%) | 27 (19.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (13.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 29 (16.8%) | 39 (17.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Isla Vista
Employment by Class of Employer in Isla Vista
Among the 6,575 employed individuals in Isla Vista, private company employees (4,361 | 66.3%), state government employees (1,192 | 18.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (501 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 4,361 | 66.3% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 89 | 1.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 125 | 1.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 501 | 7.6% |
| Local Government Employees | 248 | 3.8% |
| State Government Employees | 1,192 | 18.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 59 | 0.9% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 6,575 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Isla Vista
According to the labor force statistics for Isla Vista, out of the total population over 16 years of age (14,524), 57.8% or 8,395 individuals are in the labor force, with 17.6% or 1,478 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.9% or 237 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.6% or 10 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 1,647 (52.1%) | 400 (24.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 5,522 (57.7%) | 1,011 (18.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 485 (67.7%) | 13 (2.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 237 (92.9%) | 11 (4.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 107 (60.1%) | 22 (20.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 203 (90.6%) | 9 (4.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 39 (54.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 10 (27.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 111 (53.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 35 (34.7%) | 10 (28.6%) |
| Total | 8,395 (57.8%) | 1,478 (17.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Isla Vista
According to labor force statistics for Isla Vista, 72.9% of individuals (1,080) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,482) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 55 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.5% or 542 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.1% or 13 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 103 (60.9%) | 8 (4.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 160 (73.4%) | 18 (8.1%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 276 (64.2%) | 14 (3.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 542 (81.5%) | 35 (5.2%) |
| Total | 1,080 (72.9%) | 76 (5.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Isla Vista
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Isla Vista are Community & Social Service (1,355 | 19.6%), Education Instruction & Library (1,028 | 14.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (451 | 6.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (241 | 3.5%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (189 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Isla Vista, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Technologists (84.7%), and Education, Arts & Media (80.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Business & Financial (55.8%), and Management (54.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 64 (45.1%) | 78 (54.9%) |
| Business & Financial | 76 (44.2%) | 96 (55.8%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 316 (70.1%) | 135 (29.9%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 129 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 89 (66.9%) | 44 (33.1%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 98 (51.8%) | 91 (48.1%) |
| Community & Social Service | 694 (51.2%) | 661 (48.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 74 (80.4%) | 18 (19.6%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 533 (51.8%) | 495 (48.1%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 87 (49.7%) | 88 (50.3%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 174 (72.2%) | 67 (27.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 94 (84.7%) | 17 (15.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,324 (56.1%) | 1,037 (43.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,150 (45.5%) | 3,770 (54.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Isla Vista are Food Preparation & Serving (1,392 | 20.1%), Personal Care & Service (291 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (222 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (146 | 2.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (108 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Isla Vista, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (78.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (74.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (77.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (52.9%), and Healthcare Support (36.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 140 (63.1%) | 82 (36.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 115 (78.8%) | 31 (21.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 77 (71.3%) | 31 (28.7%) |
| Law Enforcement | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 656 (47.1%) | 736 (52.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 60 (74.1%) | 21 (25.9%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 67 (23.0%) | 224 (77.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,038 (48.7%) | 1,094 (51.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,150 (45.5%) | 3,770 (54.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Isla Vista are Sales & Related (729 | 10.5%), and Office & Administration (724 | 10.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 109 (14.9%) | 620 (85.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 176 (24.3%) | 548 (75.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 285 (19.6%) | 1,168 (80.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,150 (45.5%) | 3,770 (54.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Isla Vista are Construction & Extraction (118 | 1.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (39 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 118 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 157 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,150 (45.5%) | 3,770 (54.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Isla Vista are Material Moving (344 | 5.0%), Transportation (260 | 3.8%), and Production (213 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 111 (52.1%) | 102 (47.9%) |
| Transportation | 53 (20.4%) | 207 (79.6%) |
| Material Moving | 182 (52.9%) | 162 (47.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 346 (42.3%) | 471 (57.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,150 (45.5%) | 3,770 (54.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Isla Vista
Employment Industries in Isla Vista
The major employment industries in Isla Vista include Accommodation & Food Services (1,868 | 27.0%), Educational Services (1,328 | 19.2%), Retail Trade (978 | 14.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (710 | 10.3%), and Professional & Scientific (383 | 5.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Isla Vista
The Isla Vista industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 119 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 148 (51.7%) | 138 (48.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 165 (16.9%) | 813 (83.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 134 (91.2%) | 13 (8.8%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 127 (57.0%) | 96 (43.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 224 (58.5%) | 159 (41.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 126 (79.7%) | 32 (20.3%) |
| Educational Services | 586 (44.1%) | 742 (55.9%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 376 (53.0%) | 334 (47.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 90 (39.3%) | 139 (60.7%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 755 (40.4%) | 1,113 (59.6%) |
| Public Administration | 148 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,150 (45.5%) | 3,770 (54.5%) |
Education in Isla Vista
School Enrollment in Isla Vista
The most common levels of schooling among the 12,675 students in Isla Vista are college / undergraduate (12,162 | 96.0%), graduate / professional (357 | 2.8%), and elementary school (69 | 0.5%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 6 | 0.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary School | 69 | 0.5% |
| Middle School | 43 | 0.3% |
| High School | 38 | 0.3% |
| College / Undergraduate | 12,162 | 96.0% |
| Graduate / Professional | 357 | 2.8% |
| Total | 12,675 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Isla Vista
Out of a total of 12,675 students who are enrolled in schools in Isla Vista, 203 (1.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,472 (98.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (18.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 64 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 44 (81.5%) | 10 (18.5%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 151 (98.1%) | 3 (1.9%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 2,874 (97.8%) | 65 (2.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 8,919 (98.8%) | 109 (1.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 368 (97.4%) | 10 (2.6%) |
| 35 Years and over | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 12,472 (98.4%) | 203 (1.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Isla Vista
Physical & health sciences (165 | 17.7%), social sciences (125 | 13.4%), liberal arts & history (109 | 11.7%), literature & languages (97 | 10.4%), and engineering (70 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 932 individuals in Isla Vista who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 21 | 2.2% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 61 | 6.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 165 | 17.7% |
| Psychology | 22 | 2.4% |
| Social Sciences | 125 | 13.4% |
| Engineering | 70 | 7.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 20 | 2.1% |
| Science & Technology | 36 | 3.9% |
| Business | 66 | 7.1% |
| Education | 43 | 4.6% |
| Literature & Languages | 97 | 10.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 109 | 11.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 53 | 5.7% |
| Communications | 16 | 1.7% |
| Arts & Humanities | 28 | 3.0% |
| Total | 932 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Isla Vista
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Isla Vista
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Isla Vista are males with 1 vehicle (727, accounting for 26.2%) and females with 1 vehicle (1,063, making up 21.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 289 (10.4%) | 384 (11.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 727 (26.2%) | 1,063 (31.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 464 (16.7%) | 848 (25.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 540 (19.5%) | 591 (17.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 261 (9.4%) | 232 (6.9%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 493 (17.8%) | 231 (6.9%) |
| Total | 2,774 (100.0%) | 3,349 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Isla Vista
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Isla Vista are 10 to 14 minutes (1,989 commuters, 32.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,374 commuters, 22.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (824 commuters, 13.5%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 371 | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 824 | 13.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,989 | 32.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,374 | 22.6% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 579 | 9.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 377 | 6.2% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 268 | 4.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 57 | 0.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 82 | 1.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 29 | 0.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 94 | 1.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 42 | 0.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Isla Vista
The most common commute times in Isla Vista are 10 to 14 minutes (884 commuters, 32.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,105 commuters, 33.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 104 (3.8%) | 267 (8.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 339 (12.2%) | 485 (14.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 884 (32.0%) | 1,105 (33.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 819 (29.6%) | 555 (16.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 105 (3.8%) | 474 (14.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 143 (5.2%) | 234 (7.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 181 (6.5%) | 87 (2.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 57 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 82 (2.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 17 (0.6%) | 12 (0.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 94 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 24 (0.9%) | 18 (0.5%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Isla Vista
The most frequent times of departure to work in Isla Vista are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (532, 19.2%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (603, 18.2%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 25 (0.9%) | 111 (3.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 139 (5.0%) | 11 (0.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 44 (1.6%) | 54 (1.6%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 155 (5.6%) | 119 (3.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 71 (2.6%) | 174 (5.2%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 397 (14.3%) | 90 (2.7%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 318 (11.5%) | 355 (10.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 192 (6.9%) | 286 (8.6%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 229 (8.3%) | 229 (6.9%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 170 (6.1%) | 454 (13.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 89 (3.2%) | 382 (11.5%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 67 (2.4%) | 221 (6.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 339 (12.2%) | 603 (18.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 532 (19.2%) | 230 (6.9%) |
| Total | 2,767 (100.0%) | 3,319 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Isla Vista
Occupancy by Ownership in Isla Vista
Of the total 4,762 dwellings in Isla Vista, owner-occupied units account for 67 (1.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,695 (98.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 67 | 1.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 4,695 | 98.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 4,762 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Isla Vista
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,318 | 27.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,369 | 28.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 498 | 10.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,577 | 33.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,762 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Isla Vista
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 31 (2.4%) | 1,287 (97.7%) |
| 2-Person Household | 8 (0.6%) | 1,361 (99.4%) |
| 3-Person Household | 0 (0.0%) | 498 (100.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 28 (1.8%) | 1,549 (98.2%) |
| Total Housing Units | 67 (1.4%) | 4,695 (98.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Isla Vista
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 23 (2.7%) | 842 (97.3%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 18 (0.6%) | 2,843 (99.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 26 (2.8%) | 908 (97.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Isla Vista
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 4,123 | 86.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 92 | 1.9% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 176 | 3.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 73 | 1.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 197 | 4.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 85 | 1.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 16 | 0.3% |
| Total | 4,762 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Isla Vista
Median Income by Occupancy in Isla Vista
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 67 (1.4%) | $0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 4,695 (98.6%) | $22,966 |
| Average | 4,762 (100.0%) | $23,121 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Isla Vista
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 23 (34.3%) | 1,026 (21.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 438 (9.3%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 329 (7.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 402 (8.6%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 290 (6.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 533 (11.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8 (11.9%) | 593 (12.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18 (26.9%) | 554 (11.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 275 (5.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8 (11.9%) | 186 (4.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 10 (14.9%) | 69 (1.5%) |
| Total | 67 (100.0%) | 4,695 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Isla Vista
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 23 (34.3%) | 38 (0.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 0 (0.0%) | 76 (1.6%) |
| $800 to $999 | 8 (11.9%) | 245 (5.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 828 (17.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 8 (11.9%) | 1,640 (34.9%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 627 (13.4%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 18 (26.9%) | 393 (8.4%) |
| $3,000 or more | 10 (14.9%) | 830 (17.7%) |
| Total | 67 (100.0%) | 4,695 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Isla Vista
Housing Structures in Isla Vista
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 283 | 5.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 180 | 3.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 484 | 10.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 549 | 11.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 815 | 17.1% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 2,451 | 51.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 4,762 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Isla Vista
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 36 (12.7%) | 247 (87.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 180 (100.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 8 (1.7%) | 476 (98.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 549 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 815 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 23 (0.9%) | 2,428 (99.1%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 67 (1.4%) | 4,695 (98.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Isla Vista
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 23 (34.3%) | 527 (11.2%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 2,088 (44.5%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 8 (11.9%) | 1,588 (33.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 26 (38.8%) | 418 (8.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 10 (14.9%) | 74 (1.6%) |
| Total | 67 (100.0%) | 4,695 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Isla Vista
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 67 (100.0%) | 2,069 (44.1%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (1.4%) |
| Electricity | 0 (0.0%) | 1,727 (36.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (0.4%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 801 (17.1%) |
| Total | 67 (100.0%) | 4,695 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Isla Vista
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 814 (17.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 41 (61.2%) | 2,017 (43.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 16 (23.9%) | 917 (19.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 10 (14.9%) | 947 (20.2%) |
| Total | 67 (100.0%) | 4,695 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Isla Vista
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Isla Vista
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 31 | 36 |
| Median Property Value | - | - |
| Median Household Income | - | - |
| Monthly Housing Costs | - | - |
| Real Estate Taxes | - | - |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Isla Vista
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 23 (74.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (22.2%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 8 (25.8%) | 28 (77.8%) |
| Total | 31 (100.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Isla Vista
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 23 (74.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8 (25.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (50.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (22.2%) |
| Total | 31 (100.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Isla Vista
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (27.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 31 (100.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Isla Vista
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 8 (25.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 31 (100.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Isla Vista
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Isla Vista
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 922 (90.9%) | 92 (9.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 11,491 (94.7%) | 641 (5.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 684 (93.3%) | 49 (6.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 120 (67.4%) | 58 (32.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 154 (68.8%) | 70 (31.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 109 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 209 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 101 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 13,812 (93.8%) | 910 (6.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Isla Vista
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 922 (90.9%) | 92 (9.1%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 11,491 (94.7%) | 641 (5.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Isla Vista
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 5,999 (93.7%) | 405 (6.3%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,665 (91.5%) | 248 (8.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,767 (95.5%) | 84 (4.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 731 (90.0%) | 81 (10.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,168 (95.2%) | 59 (4.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Isla Vista
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 11 (50.0%) | 11 (50.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 204 (20.1%) | 793 (78.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,222 (10.1%) | 10,425 (85.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 48 (6.6%) | 645 (88.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 46 (25.8%) | 74 (41.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 103 (46.0%) | 82 (36.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 69 (63.3%) | 40 (36.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 209 (100.0%) | 116 (55.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 101 (100.0%) | 23 (22.8%) |
| Total | 2,013 (13.7%) | 12,209 (82.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Isla Vista
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 445 (7.2%) | 333 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 73 (26.5%) | 24 (10.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 54 (32.7%) | 9 (20.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12 (16.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Isla Vista
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 24 (0.4%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 10 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 16 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 387 (6.3%) | 295 (4.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 16 (5.8%) | 7 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 14 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (0.3%) | 4 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 33 (12.0%) | 17 (7.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 27 (16.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12 (16.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 81 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Isla Vista
Computing Device Access in Isla Vista
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 4,483 | 94.1% |
| Smartphone | 4,644 | 97.5% |
| Tablet | 3,009 | 63.2% |
| No Computing Device | 53 | 1.1% |
| Total | 4,762 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Isla Vista
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 16 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 3,482 | 73.1% |
| Cellular Data Only | 545 | 11.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 332 | 7.0% |
| No Internet | 563 | 11.8% |
| Total | 4,762 | 100.0% |
Isla Vista Summary
Isla Vista is a small unincorporated community located in Santa Barbara County, California. It is situated on the south coast of the state, just west of the city of Santa Barbara. The population of Isla Vista was estimated to be around 23,096 in 2019.
History
Isla Vista was originally part of the Rancho Dos Pueblos land grant, which was given to the De la Guerra family in 1842. The area was used for cattle grazing and farming until the early 20th century, when it was subdivided into small parcels for residential development. The first homes were built in the 1920s, and the area was officially incorporated as Isla Vista in 1945.
In the 1960s, Isla Vista became a popular destination for college students from nearby University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). The area was known for its vibrant nightlife and counterculture, and it became a center of the anti-war and free speech movements. In 1970, a student protest against the Vietnam War turned violent, resulting in the death of four people and the injury of hundreds more.
Geography
Isla Vista is located on the south coast of California, just west of the city of Santa Barbara. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the south, the Santa Ynez Mountains to the north, and the Santa Barbara Channel to the east. The area is characterized by rolling hills, sandy beaches, and a temperate climate.
Economy
Isla Vista is primarily a residential community, with most of its residents being students at UCSB. The area is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, bars, and retail stores. The local economy is largely driven by tourism, with visitors coming to enjoy the beaches and nightlife.
Demographics
As of 2019, the population of Isla Vista was estimated to be around 23,096. The majority of the population is between the ages of 18 and 24, with the majority being college students. The racial makeup of Isla Vista is predominantly white (63.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.2%), Asian (5.2%), and African American (2.2%). The median household income is $45,845, and the median home value is $717,000.
Conclusion
Isla Vista is a small unincorporated community located in Santa Barbara County, California. It is situated on the south coast of the state, just west of the city of Santa Barbara. The population of Isla Vista was estimated to be around 23,096 in 2019. The area is characterized by rolling hills, sandy beaches, and a temperate climate. The local economy is largely driven by tourism, with visitors coming to enjoy the beaches and nightlife. The majority of the population is between the ages of 18 and 24, with the majority being college students. The racial makeup of Isla Vista is predominantly white, followed by Hispanic or Latino, Asian, and African American.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Isla Vista?
Total Population of Isla Vista is 14,722.
What is the Total Male Population of Isla Vista?
Total Male Population of Isla Vista is 6,906.
What is the Total Female Population of Isla Vista?
Total Female Population of Isla Vista is 7,816.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Isla Vista?
There are 88.36 Males per 100 Females in Isla Vista.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Isla Vista?
There are 113.18 Females per 100 Males in Isla Vista.
What is the Median Population Age in Isla Vista?
Median Population Age in Isla Vista is 21.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Isla Vista
Average Family Size in Isla Vista is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Isla Vista
Average Household Size in Isla Vista is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Isla Vista?
Per Capita income in Isla Vista is $12,186.
What is the Median Family Income in Isla Vista?
Median Family Income in Isla Vista is $59,492.
What is the Median Household income in Isla Vista?
Median Household Income in Isla Vista is $23,121.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Isla Vista?
Income or Wage Gap in Isla Vista is 28.2%.
Women in Isla Vista earn 71.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Isla Vista?
Inequality or Gini Index in Isla Vista is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Isla Vista?
There are 8,395 People in the Labor Forcein in Isla Vista.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Isla Vista?
57.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Isla Vista.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Isla Vista?
Unemployment Rate in Isla Vista is 17.6%.