What is the population of Ballard, California?

Ballard has a population of approximately 863 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Ballard, California located?

Ballard is located in California, United States, at approximate coordinates 34.6399°, -120.1110°.

What is the median household income in Ballard?

The median household income in Ballard is approximately $140,833 based on the most recent open data.

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Ballard

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Ballard

Total population

863

Median home value

$1,742,200

53%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$140,833

Ballard$141k

National$74k

Founded

1880

Air quality index

65Moderate

Elevation646 m

Land area3.06 km²

Weather52°F · Patchy Fog

Coordinates34.64°, -120.11°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1880

Elevation

646 m

Area

3.06 km²

Time zone

Pacific Time Zone

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Ballard is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California. Ballard is the smallest and oldest community in the Santa Ynez Valley. The nearest city is Solvang. The population was 768 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). Ballard was founded in 1880 and has two buildings from that era: the 1883 Ballard School and the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, which was erected in 1889.

History & geography

History

Ballard was founded in 1880 at the location of a Wells Fargo stage line station, being named by George Lewis after William Ballard, the former proprietor, who ran the station from 1862 to 1870. In 1882 it was believed that Ballard would grow into the central metropolis of Santa Barbara County. The first school, Ballard's Little Red School House, was built in 1882 and is still in operation today, being the primary tourist attraction. The wine-producing region around Ballard was featured in the Academy Award-nominated film Sideways.

Geography

Ballard is a small, mostly residential town in the Santa Ynez Valley, which is in the center of Santa Barbara County, California. It is one of six towns in the valley, along with Buellton to the west, Los Alamos to the northwest, Los Olivos to the north, Santa Ynez to the southeast, and Solvang to the south. The town is located next to Ballard Canyon. Ballard is accessible by taking Alamo Pintado Road south from Los Olivos, which is located on California State Route 154, or by taking Alamo Pintado north from Solvang, which is located on State Route 246. From Alamo Pintado, Baseline Avenue is used to enter the main part of town. Baseline Avenue is also accessible directly from State Route 154. In 1987, Michelle Grimm and Tom Grimm wrote in the Los Angeles Times that Ballard was often visited by "city folks [who] stop by to enjoy the tranquillity of a small town from bygone times." The town's school is Ballard School, which serves grades K-6. It is famous for its one-room schoolhouse, named the "Little Red Schoolhouse". The Santa Ynez Valley's climate is useful for winemaking. The Ballard Canyon AVA produces Rhône and Bordeaux wines. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 2.8 square miles (7.2 km2), 99.98% of it land, and 0.02% of it water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

42.3

Median home value

$1,742,200

Housing units

321

Poverty rate

15.2%

Unemployment

9.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

81.3%

Black

Asian

4.1%

Hispanic

7.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

34.6399

Longitude

-120.1110

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high

74.9°F

Avg low

50.1°F

Annual precipitation

17 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

Tonight

52°F

Patchy Fog

Sunday

84°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Sunday Night

53°F

Patchy Fog

Monday

85°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Monday Night

54°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Tuesday

85°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Ballard, CA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Moderate

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

16.3

PM10 (µg/m³)

48.7

Ozone (µg/m³)

NO₂ (µg/m³)

0.3

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

241,883

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica (Vigors, 1839) · Aves
7,919
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus (Swainson, 1827) · Aves
7,568
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus (P.L.Statius Müller, 1776) · Aves
6,136
Oak Titmouse
Baeolophus inornatus (Gambel, 1845) · Aves
5,924
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
5,916
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
5,626
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
5,524
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana Swainson, 1832 · Aves
5,494