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Garey, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California.
Population
28
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
0
Garey and its ZIP codes
Garey at a glance
- Garey is 91% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Barbara County. PPP loans are for Garey.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,064
214,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.2B
FY 2026, $7,173 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Garey, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
208
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,383
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 41°F
18.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garey, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.3%
U.S. 33.3% -10.0 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Garey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SisquocCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.2 |
| OrcuttCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 10.8 |
| Santa MariaCity | 8.5 mi | 22.8 |
| Los AlamosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| CasmaliaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Vandenberg VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| NipomoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.1 |
| Vandenberg AFBCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 22.4 |
| Mission HillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| GuadalupeCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WoodlandsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| BlacklakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| LompocCity | 18 mi | 11.6 |
| CallenderCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| Los BerrosCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| Los OlivosCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garey, CA in?
- Garey is in Santa Barbara County, California.
- What is the population of Garey, CA?
- About 28 people live in Garey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garey?
- Nearby places include Sisquoc (2 mi), Orcutt (6.9 mi), Santa Maria (8.5 mi), Los Alamos (11 mi), Casmalia (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023