Santa Ynez, California
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Santa Ynez is a census-designated place located in Santa Barbara County, California. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 4,584.
The Santa Ynez area is known for its many wineries, and is second only to the Napa Valley in importance among California's many wine-producing areas.
Geography
Santa Ynez is located at 34°36'43" North, 120°5'18" West (34.612080, -120.088262)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 20.2 km² (7.8 mi²); none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,584 people, 1,627 households, and 1,277 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 226.6/km² (586.7/mi²). There are 1,670 housing units at an average density of 82.6/km² (213.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 91.84% White, 0.17% African American, 1.22% Native American, 1.29% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.08% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. 9.21% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,627 households out of which 36.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% are married couples living together, 7.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% are non-families. 15.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.78 and the average family size is 3.09.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $80,284, and the median income for a family is $84,467. Males have a median income of $56,286 versus $45,688 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $33,811. 5.5% of the population and 3.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.1% of those under the age of 18 and 2.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch is located at the Figueroa Mountain Road in Los Olivos, in the Santa Ynez Valley.