Toro Canyon, California facts for kids
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Toro Canyon
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Location in Santa Barbara County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.573 sq mi (9.255 km2) |
| • Land | 3.570 sq mi (9.246 km2) |
| • Water | 0.003 sq mi (0.009 km2) 0.10% |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,835 |
| • Density | 513.57/sq mi (198.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93013
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| Area code(s) | 805 |
| FIPS code | 06-79529 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853418 |
Toro Canyon is a small community in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The name Toro means "bull" in Spanish. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 1,835 people lived in Toro Canyon. This was an increase from 1,508 people counted in 2010.
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Where is Toro Canyon Located?
Toro Canyon is found in a beautiful part of California. It has different neighbors on each side.
- To the west, you'll find the areas of Montecito and Summerland.
- To the east and southeast, it borders Carpinteria.
- To the north, it's next to the large Los Padres National Forest.
- To the south, it touches the Pacific Ocean.
The United States Census Bureau says that Toro Canyon covers about 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with a tiny bit being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Toro Canyon has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during recent counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,697 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,508 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,835 | 21.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 1,508 people living in Toro Canyon. Most of the people were White, making up about 92% of the population. Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 19% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
All 1,508 people lived in homes, not in group living places like dorms. There were 620 households in total. A household means all the people living together in one home.
The average age of people in Toro Canyon in 2010 was about 50 years old.
Population in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 1,697 people living in Toro Canyon. The population was mostly White, about 88%. Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 16% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 698 households counted in 2000. The average age of people living here was 44 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Toro Canyon (California) para niños
