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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ventura County

California · 753,197 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 $59,666. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $238,800. Households here earn about 26% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% 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
753,197
+13%since 1990
from 669,016 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 363 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.2
+7%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
651K705K759K812K866K1990201020202024Ventura County
2024837K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,666
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,612 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,600
+38%since 1990
from $17,861 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $754 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
32.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−25%since 1990
from 5.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(529,878)
Black2.4%(15,741)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(175,414)
Asian5.1%(34,293)
Diversity Score68.7%(459,918)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(427,449)
Black1.8%(13,490)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(251,734)
Asian5.2%(39,452)
Diversity Score67.2%(506,199)
Diversity Score
67
−2%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−24%since 1990
from 23.6 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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Compare Ventura County to nearby counties

VENTURA COUNTY VS
Los Angeles County
Income$90,112+51%
Home value$834,200+249%
Population9,694,934+1067%
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VENTURA COUNTY VS
Santa Barbara County
Income$98,161+65%
Home value$790,700+231%
Population442,065−47%
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VENTURA COUNTY VS
Kern County
Income$70,210+18%
Home value$338,300+42%
Population927,068+12%
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VENTURA COUNTY VS
Orange County
Income$116,289+95%
Home value$962,600+303%
Population3,149,507+279%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ventura County, California?

Ventura County, California has about 753,197 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ventura County, California earns about $59,666 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 $238,800, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Ventura County, California?

About 26.9% 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 9.2% of people in Ventura County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ventura County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ventura County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 84,181 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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