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Los Alamos, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California.
Population
1,163
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,287
ZIP codes
0
Los Alamos and its ZIP codes
Los Alamos at a glance
- Los Alamos is about 5.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,167, 20% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $831,300 (13% above California) and median rent is $2,882 a month.
Local data for Los Alamos, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Los Alamos, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,167
Poverty rate
2.8%
Median home value
$831,300
Median rent
$2,882/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
58.3
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (520), Irish Americans (171), Italian Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Barbara County. PPP loans are for Los Alamos.
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
How people get to work
Los Alamos, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.7%
- Carpooled33.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Los Alamos, 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
73° / 43°F
15.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Los Alamos, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Los Alamos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SisquocCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.2 |
| BuelltonCity | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Los OlivosCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Mission HillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| GareyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Vandenberg VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| BallardCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| LompocCity | 12 mi | 11.6 |
| SolvangCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| OrcuttCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.8 |
| Santa YnezCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| Vandenberg AFBCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 22.4 |
| CasmaliaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Santa MariaCity | 17 mi | 22.8 |
| GuadalupeCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| NipomoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 15.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Los Alamos, CA in?
- Los Alamos is in Santa Barbara County, California.
- What is the population of Los Alamos, CA?
- About 1,163 people live in Los Alamos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Los Alamos?
- Nearby places include Sisquoc (8.7 mi), Buellton (9.3 mi), Los Olivos (9.9 mi), Mission Hills (10 mi), Garey (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023