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Ojai, California
Ojai, city, in Ventura County, California. Ojai had 7,474 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,637 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,577 (±22). GEOID 0653476.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,474
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,637 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,577 ±22
Median household income
$82,656
±$19,237 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,016,200
±$98,344 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,955
±$248 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Ojai and what county is it in?
Ojai is a city in Ventura County, California. It covers 4.4 square miles of land, 1,753 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ojai is in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ojai, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,474 people lived in Ojai on July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 7,637 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,577 (±22).
| Measure | Ojai | Ventura County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,577 ±22 | 837,469 | +43 |
| Households | 3,150 ±213 | 280,360 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.16 | 2.94 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,467 ±243 | 295,878 | no clear change |
Ojai's population since 2000
From 7,862 in 2000 to 7,474 in 2025: down 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ojai as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ojai?
The median resident of Ojai is 47.3 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 26.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.6%. 15.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ojai | Ventura County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 ±4.5 | 39.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% ±3.7 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.6% ±4.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±3.7 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.6% ±5.4 pts | 44.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.5% ±6.2 pts | 41.9% | −9.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±3.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.4% ±5.2 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.5% ±6.1 pts | 38.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±3.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5% ±2.5 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5% ±3.1 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.8% ±5.6 pts | 36.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.5% ±4.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±3.9 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ojai earn?
Half of Ojai's 3,150 households earn less than $82,656 a year (±$19,237), against $109,797 in Ventura County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $90,585 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ojai | Ventura County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,656 ±$19,237 | $109,797 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $142,374 ±$19,085 | $144,867 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,777 ±$8,099 | $49,748 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% ±3.8 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.4% ±9.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1% ±4.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±2.2 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0% ±1.9 pts | 94.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ojai?
Owners occupy 59.2% of Ojai's occupied homes and renters 40.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,016,200 by its owner (±$98,344). The median renter pays $1,955 a month including utilities, and 44.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ojai | Ventura County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,016,200 ±$98,344 | $822,700 | +$138,592 |
| Median gross rent | $1,955 ±$248 | $2,317 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.5% ±15.6 pts | 48.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,552 ±$370 | $3,105 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.2% ±8.0 pts | 64.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.8% ±8.0 pts | 35.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,467 ±243 | 295,878 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.9% ±5.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±3.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.5% ±7.1 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2% ±2.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ojai building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Ojai in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ojai work and get to work?
59.9% of Ojai's workers drive alone and 26.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Ojai | Ventura County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0% ±4.2 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±2.3 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.9% ±8.4 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8% ±2.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±2.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.6% ±3.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.7% ±8.0 pts | 15.8% | +13.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±2.7 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ojai?
1 census tract lies mostly in Ojai, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9.03Ventura County | 5,579 | $80,217 |
| Tract 9.01Ventura County | 2,615 | $133,068 |
| Tract 9.02Ventura County | 2,551 | $114,750 |
| Tract 10.02Ventura County | 6,669 | $55,764 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ojai) · Census block assignment files
How does Ojai compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ojai is the 3,901st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 401st-most populous of 483 in California.
Ojai ranks 645th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 401st | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 249th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 625th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 645th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 265th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 221st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 431st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 571st | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 256th | 988 |
| Median age | 233rd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 693rd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 169th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 897th | 1,069 |
Ojai's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Ojai with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ojai?
16 of the 57 figures for Ojai on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ojai are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ojai.