Paloma del Sol / Montecito, CA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Paloma del Sol / Montecito

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

44.4%

Households with Children

50.9%

School Enrollment K-12

915

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 12.0%
School Age (5-17): 16.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.1%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.5%
Seniors (65+): 9.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.6%
High School / GED: 18.3%
Some College or Associate's: 35.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 44.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 42.6%
Single Parents: 8.2%
Couples & Adults: 42.2%
Living Alone: 6.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 32.5%
Asian: 11.8%
Black or African American: 4.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 17.5%
South Asian: 26.4%
Southeast Asian: 56.1%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 50.9%
Puerto Rican: 20.5%
Cuban: 2.7%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.0%
South American: 15.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 81.0%
Spanish: 8.6%
European & Indo-European: 2.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 7.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 9.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.3%
High School (9-12): 3.6%
College / Graduate: 8.0%
Not Enrolled: 71.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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