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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Buenaventura (Ventura)

California · 100,916 residents · 21.873 sq mi
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The short version

San Buenaventura (Ventura) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,298. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $233,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100,916
+9%since 1990
from 92,575 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,614 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 4,232 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
+9%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
91K96K102K107K113K1990201020202024San Buenaventura (Ventura)
2024110K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,298
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,307 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,065
+31%since 1990
from $19,091 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $723 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
41.3% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−25%since 1990
from 6.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(79,786)
Black1.7%(1,589)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(15,935)
Asian2.7%(2,527)
Diversity Score53.8%(49,833)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(68,710)
Black1.3%(1,284)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(24,573)
Asian2.9%(2,933)
Diversity Score54.8%(55,349)
Diversity Score
55
+2%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California?

San Buenaventura (Ventura), California has about 100,916 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California?

The typical household in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California earns about $52,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Buenaventura (Ventura), California expensive?

In San Buenaventura (Ventura), California, the median home is worth about $233,400, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California?

About 9.0% of people in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Buenaventura (Ventura), California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Buenaventura (Ventura), California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,341 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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