CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 78
California · Ventura County · 4,783 residents · 0.606 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Ventura County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 78 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,186. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $796,900. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Ventura County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
4,783
+14%since 2020
from 4,209 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,893 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 6,946 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
+2%since 2020
from 32.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,186
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,122 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,522
+12%since 2020
from $28,254 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−2%since 2020
from 0.434 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.8%
Information12.4%
Retail trade11.1%
Public administration7.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$796,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $586,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,240
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,865 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
70.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.6
+3%since 2020
from 10.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic35%(1,473)
Black4.8%(202)
Hispanic / Latino39.8%(1,677)
Asian19.1%(806)
Other1.2%(51)
Diversity Score85%(3,576)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(1,849)
Black2.3%(108)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(2,291)
Asian10.1%(485)
Other1%(50)
Diversity Score76.3%(3,648)
Diversity Score
76
−10%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.9 min
−33%since 2020
from 31.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
49.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
21.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% 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 4,783 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 $75,186 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 $796,900, and the typical rent is about $2,240 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.7% 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 20.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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