CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 71
California · Ventura County · 7,240 residents · 0.934 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Ventura County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 71 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $575,400. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Ventura County median. Despite a median home value of $575,400, the poverty rate sits 108% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,240
+1%since 2020
from 7,134 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,752 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 7,638 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+2%since 2020
from 41.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,602
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,940 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,472
+5%since 2020
from $35,556 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+1%since 2020
from 0.516 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
Wholesale trade8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Retail trade4.3%
Other services4.3%
Public administration3.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$575,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $386,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,230
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,101 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
60.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.5
+28%since 2020
from 8.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(3,627)
Black2.8%(202)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(3,038)
Asian2.6%(187)
Other1.1%(80)
Diversity Score69.8%(4,981)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(4,020)
Black4.2%(301)
Hispanic / Latino31%(2,244)
Asian5.5%(398)
Other3.8%(277)
Diversity Score73.7%(5,334)
Diversity Score
74
+6%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.8 min
−6%since 2020
from 21.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Foreign born
26.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 7,240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $54,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $575,400, and the typical rent is about $2,230 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 25.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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