Santa Ynez, CA is a small rural town located in Santa Barbara County with a population of 4,886 people according to the 2019 US Census. The population density of 40 people per square mile in Santa Ynez is slightly lower than the average of 93 people per square mile for the entire United States. Santa Ynez is home to many local businesses such as the famous Chumash Casino Resort which offers live gaming, concerts and entertainment year round. For those looking for more outdoor recreation, Los Padres National Forest offers plentiful opportunities for camping, hiking and trails suitable for horseback riding or mountain biking. Other organizations in Santa Ynez include the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society & Museum and the Santa Ynez Valley Alliance. Local sporting events can be found at Solvang’s Oak Hall Park where games are played year round by teams from across California.
The population in Santa Ynez (zip 93460) is 4,886. There are 40 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Santa Ynez (zip 93460) is 46.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Santa Ynez (zip 93460) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Santa Ynez (zip 93460)
- 55.5% are married
- 7.1% are divorced
- 26.9% are married with children
- 2.5% have children, but are single
Race in Santa Ynez (zip 93460)
- 73.9% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 2.4% are Asian
- 3.6% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 13.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander