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Port Hueneme

California · 21,954 residents · 4.415 sq mi
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Port Hueneme has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $434,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,954
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,973 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+15%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K21K22K22K1990201020202024Port Hueneme
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,604
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,246 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,979
+56%since 2000
from $17,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$434,500
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,689
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $803 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
52.4% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+75%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(9,321)
Black5.6%(1,216)
Hispanic / Latino41%(8,960)
Asian6.1%(1,324)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.9%(16,573)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(6,207)
Black3.4%(754)
Hispanic / Latino57.6%(12,645)
Asian5.5%(1,202)
Other4.2%(919)
Diversity Score71.7%(15,741)
Diversity Score
72
−5%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Hueneme, California?

Port Hueneme, California has about 21,954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Hueneme, California?

The typical household in Port Hueneme, California earns about $64,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Hueneme, California expensive?

In Port Hueneme, California, the median home is worth about $434,500, and the typical rent is about $1,689 a month.

How educated are people in Port Hueneme, California?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Port Hueneme, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Hueneme, California?

About 11.8% of people in Port Hueneme, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Hueneme, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Hueneme, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,635 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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