CITY · CA

What county is Santa Barbara, CA in?

Santa Barbara, CA is mostly in Santa Barbara County. County FIPS code 06083, population 441,257 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Santa Barbara, California
Primary county: Santa Barbara County
FIPS code: 06083
County population: 441,257

Some cities extend into more than one county. Santa Barbara is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Santa Barbara in?

Santa Barbara, CA is mostly in Santa Barbara County.

What is the county seat of Santa Barbara County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.