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Ojai

California · 7,637 residents · 4.356 sq mi
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Ojai is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,653. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $738,600. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,637
−3%since 2000
from 7,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,753 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,805 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+18%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Ojai
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,653
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,593 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,550
+77%since 2000
from $25,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$738,600
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,799
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $814 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
9.8
+63%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(6,259)
Black0.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,245)
Asian1.6%(124)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.5%(3,028)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(5,482)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(1,465)
Asian2.9%(225)
Other1.7%(128)
Diversity Score49.9%(3,808)
Diversity Score
50
+29%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ojai, California?

Ojai, California has about 7,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ojai, California?

The typical household in Ojai, California earns about $75,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ojai, California expensive?

In Ojai, California, the median home is worth about $738,600, and the typical rent is about $1,799 a month.

How educated are people in Ojai, California?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ojai, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ojai, California?

About 8.9% of people in Ojai, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ojai, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ojai, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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