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Ventura County

California · 823,318 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 $75,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $568,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
823,318
+9%since 2000
from 753,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
651K705K759K812K866K1990201020202024Ventura County
2024837K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,348
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,666 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,348
+31%since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$568,700
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,391
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $892 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+89%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(400,868)
Black1.6%(13,082)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(331,567)
Asian6.6%(54,099)
Other2.6%(21,613)
Diversity Score74.2%(610,728)
Diversity Score
74
+10%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Ventura County to nearby counties

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Home value$834,200+47%
Population9,694,934+1067%
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VENTURA COUNTY VS
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Income$98,161+30%
Home value$790,700+39%
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VENTURA COUNTY VS
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Income$70,210−7%
Home value$338,300−41%
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VENTURA COUNTY VS
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Income$116,289+54%
Home value$962,600+69%
Population3,149,507+279%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ventura County, California?

Ventura County, California has about 823,318 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ventura County, California earns about $75,348 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 $568,700, and the typical rent is about $1,391 a month.

How educated are people in Ventura County, California?

About 30.8% 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 154,302 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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