COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Ventura County

California · 669,016 residents · 1,840.775 sq mi

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Ventura County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,612. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $243,500. Households here earn about 27% more than the California median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 31.8

US median: 33.0

More educated

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 34%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

669,016

−11%vs 2000

vs 753,197 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

363 / sq mi

−11%vs 2000

vs 409 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.8

−7%vs 2000

vs 34.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024837K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$45,612

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $59,666 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,861

−27%vs 2000

vs $24,600 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.3%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$243,500

+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $238,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$754

+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $892 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

65.5%

−2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 67.6% in 2000

34.5% rent

Afford Score

5.3

+33%vs 2000

vs 4.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic56.8%(427,449)

Black1.8%(13,490)

Hispanic / Latino33.4%(251,734)

Asian5.2%(39,452)

Other0%

Diversity Score67.2%(506,199)

1990

White, non-Hispanic79.2%(529,878)

Black2.4%(15,741)

Hispanic / Latino26.2%(175,414)

Asian5.1%(34,293)

Other13.3%(89,104)

Diversity Score68.7%(459,918)

Diversity Score

+2%vs 2000

vs 67 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.0%

−3.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 26.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.4%

−0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.9%

−1.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.6 min

+32%vs 2000

vs 17.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Ventura County, California?

Ventura County, California has about 669,016 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ventura County, California?

The typical household in Ventura County, California earns about $45,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ventura County, California expensive?

In Ventura County, California, the median home is worth about $243,500, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Ventura County, California?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ventura County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ventura County, California?

About 7.3% of people in Ventura County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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