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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Oxnard Metro

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA · 1 counties · 823,318 residents · 1,840.775 sq mi
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Oxnard 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
651K705K759K812K866K1990201020202024Oxnard
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%
In this metro

Principal cities

OxnardCENTRAL199,651Thousand OaksCENTRAL122,230San Buenaventura (Ventura)CENTRAL109,914CamarilloCENTRAL68,652
What's inside

1 component county

Ventura CountyCENTRAL830,851
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA?

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA has about 823,318 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA?

The typical household in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA earns about $75,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA expensive?

In Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, the median home is worth about $568,700, and the typical rent is about $1,391 a month.

How educated are people in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA?

About 9.2% of people in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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