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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Oxnard Metro

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA · 1 counties · 843,843 residents · 1,840.775 sq mi
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Oxnard is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $609,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843,843
+12%since 2000
from 753,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
458 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+15%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
651K705K759K812K866K1990201020202024Oxnard
2024837K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,295
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,666 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,403
+60%since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$609,200
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,854
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $892 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+70%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(360,850)
Black1.6%(13,704)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(365,285)
Asian7.5%(63,252)
Other3.5%(29,836)
Diversity Score76.6%(646,235)
Segregation Score45.8%(386,698)
Diversity Score
77
+14%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 843,843 residents according to the 2020 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 $89,295 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 $609,200, and the typical rent is about $1,854 a month.

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

About 33.9% 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 8.9% 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 174,827 residents, a change of about 26 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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