Explore Guadalupe local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Santa Barbara County.
At a glance: Guadalupe is an incorporated city in Santa Barbara County. Population: 8,649 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 3,880 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Guadalupe lies near the western edge of the Santa Maria Valley, where agricultural fields approach the coastal dune landscape. Its compact downtown and rail corridor reflect a working valley community close to, but distinct from, the oceanfront dunes. LeRoy Park, Jack O'Connell Park, and Las Mujeres Park form part of the city's recreation network. Guadalupe Veterans Hall, the Senior Center, and the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse provide additional community gathering spaces. Guadalupe incorporated on August 3, 1946. It is a general-law city with a council-manager government, administering local services independently of Santa Maria and the surrounding county.
The city lists it as Las Mujeres Park.
The city's rental-facilities page lists Guadalupe Veterans Hall, the Senior Center, and other facilities with coordinator information.
Santa Barbara County Elections serves Guadalupe voters, even though the city is closely associated geographically with the Santa Maria Valley.
3,880 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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