Los Alamos

Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California

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Los Alamos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Barbara County, California, with 1,839 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sisquoc, 8.4 miles N.

About Los Alamos

Los Alamos (Spanish: Los Álamos, meaning The Cottonwoods) is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located in the Los Alamos Valley, the town of Los Alamos is considered to be a part of the Santa Ynez Valley community. It is 140 miles (230 kilometres) northwest of Los Angeles and 281 miles (452 km) south of San Francisco. The population was 1,839 at the 2020 census, down from 1,890 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Los Alamos as a census-designated place (CDP).

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Living in Los Alamos

Median household income
$79,167
Median home value
$831,300
Median rent
$2,882/mo
Median age
58.3
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Los Alamos, CA population

Los Alamos had 1,839 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,839
Density2,035 per sq mi (786 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Los Alamos at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySanta Barbara County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,839 (2020)
Land area0.90 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates34.7418° N, 120.2746° W
ZIP code93440
Census code (GEOID)0643252

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Los Alamos

What county is Los Alamos in?

Los Alamos is in Santa Barbara County, California.

What is the population of Los Alamos, CA?

1,839 people lived in Los Alamos at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Los Alamos, CA?

The ZIP code of Los Alamos is 93440.

What is the elevation of Los Alamos?

568 feet (173 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Los Alamos?

Sisquoc (8.4 mi), Buellton (9.8 mi), Mission Hills (10.1 mi), Garey (10.2 mi), Los Olivos (10.5 mi).

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