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Oxnard

California · 202,063 residents · 26.545 sq mi
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Oxnard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,050. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $471,400. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202,063
+19%since 2000
from 170,358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,612 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 6,418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+17%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
136K155K175K195K215K1990201020202024Oxnard
2024201K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,050
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,603 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,688
+61%since 2000
from $15,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,659
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $780 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+62%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(35,049)
Black3.5%(5,923)
Hispanic / Latino66.2%(112,807)
Asian7.2%(12,257)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(103,730)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(26,415)
Black2.1%(4,235)
Hispanic / Latino74.7%(150,984)
Asian7.4%(14,987)
Other2.6%(5,307)
Diversity Score52.1%(105,370)
Diversity Score
52
−14%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
33.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxnard, California?

Oxnard, California has about 202,063 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxnard, California?

The typical household in Oxnard, California earns about $77,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxnard, California expensive?

In Oxnard, California, the median home is worth about $471,400, and the typical rent is about $1,659 a month.

How educated are people in Oxnard, California?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oxnard, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxnard, California?

About 11.6% of people in Oxnard, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxnard, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxnard, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59,871 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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