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Thousand Oaks

California · 126,966 residents · 55.257 sq mi
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Thousand Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,377. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $751,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126,966
+9%since 2000
from 117,005 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,298 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+19%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
102K109K117K124K131K1990201020202024Thousand Oaks
2024125K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,377
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,815 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,605
+56%since 2000
from $34,314 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$751,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,207
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,131 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+70%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(90,862)
Black1%(1,162)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(15,328)
Asian5.8%(6,826)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.1%(50,461)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(79,866)
Black1.3%(1,707)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(25,260)
Asian9.9%(12,517)
Other3.7%(4,659)
Diversity Score66.5%(84,423)
Diversity Score
66
+54%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thousand Oaks, California?

Thousand Oaks, California has about 126,966 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thousand Oaks, California?

The typical household in Thousand Oaks, California earns about $108,377 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thousand Oaks, California expensive?

In Thousand Oaks, California, the median home is worth about $751,900, and the typical rent is about $2,207 a month.

How educated are people in Thousand Oaks, California?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Thousand Oaks, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thousand Oaks, California?

About 6.8% of people in Thousand Oaks, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thousand Oaks, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Thousand Oaks, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,614 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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