Small Business Marketing in Santa Barbara County, California
Small-business and marketing-industry statistics for Santa Barbara County, from U.S. Census data.
Key facts — Santa Barbara County, California
12,375
business establishments
51
advertising & marketing firms (NAICS 5418)
156,607
total employees
441,257
population (2023)
Marketing & business landscape
| Total business establishments | 12,375 |
|---|---|
| Advertising, PR & related firms (NAICS 5418) | 51 |
| Total private employment | 156,607 |
| Total annual payroll | $10,254,466,000 |
| Population (2023) | 441,257 |
| Businesses per 1,000 residents | 28.0 |
Across Santa Barbara County’s 12,375 establishments, 51 are in advertising and public relations. Small businesses that market themselves typically compete on local SEO, paid search, and social media.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (establishments, employment, payroll, NAICS 5418); Population Estimates 2023.