Isla Vista, CA is an active and vibrant community located just outside the coastal city of Santa Barbara. With a population of 15,732 and a population density of 14,948 people per square mile, Isla Vista is a cozy and bustling part of California. Local businesses include Blenders In The Grass, Freebirds World Burrito, Woodstocks Pizzeria, and Naughty Oak Brewing Company. As for outdoor activities, visitors and locals alike enjoy swimming or kayaking in nearby Lake Cachuma or exploring the hiking trails around Santa Ynez Mountains. Additionally, UCSB offers plentiful sporting events year-round with its many NCAA Division I sports teams including basketball and soccer games. Other organizations such as Isla Vista Community Services District host popular events such as Global Village to bring the community together.
The population in Isla Vista is 15,732. There are 8,504 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Isla Vista is 21.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Isla Vista is 3.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Isla Vista
- 4.4% are married
- 1.1% are divorced
- 29.8% are married with children
- 21.4% have children, but are single
Race in Isla Vista
- 49.4% are White
- 2.8% are Black
- 18.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 24.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander