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San Buenaventura (Ventura), California
San Buenaventura (Ventura), city, in Ventura County, California. San Buenaventura (Ventura) is the Census Bureau's name for Ventura. San Buenaventura (Ventura) had 109,914 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 110,763 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 109,857 (±54). GEOID 0665042.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
109,914
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 110,763 · ACS 2020-2024: 109,857 ±54
Median household income
$103,069
±$2,883 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$827,300
±$13,125 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,198
±$47 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is San Buenaventura (Ventura) and what county is it in?
San Buenaventura (Ventura) is a city in Ventura County, California. It covers 21.9 square miles of land, 5,064 residents per square mile in 2020.
San Buenaventura (Ventura) 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 109,914 people lived in San Buenaventura (Ventura) on July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, in line with California (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 110,763 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 109,857 (±54).
| Measure | San Buenaventura (Ventura) | Ventura County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 109,857 ±54 | 837,469 | no clear change |
| Households | 41,858 ±799 | 280,360 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.05 | 2.94 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 44,344 ±782 | 295,878 | no clear change |
San Buenaventura (Ventura)'s population since 2000
From 100,916 in 2000 to 109,914 in 2025: up 8.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for San Buenaventura (Ventura) 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
The median resident of San Buenaventura (Ventura) is 41.3 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.0%. 13.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | San Buenaventura (Ventura) | Ventura County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 ±1.0 | 39.6 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% ±1.0 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7% ±1.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±0.9 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.0% ±1.5 pts | 44.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.2% ±1.5 pts | 41.9% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±0.7 pts | 7.1% | +1.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.9% ±1.0 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.8% ±1.8 pts | 38.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±0.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±0.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±0.8 pts | 7.3% | −1.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±0.8 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.5% ±1.6 pts | 36.1% | +5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.2% ±1.1 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±1.0 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.4 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura) earn?
Half of San Buenaventura (Ventura)'s 41,858 households earn less than $103,069 a year (±$2,883), against $109,797 in Ventura County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $97,080 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,989 after inflation. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Buenaventura (Ventura) | Ventura County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,069 ±$2,883 | $109,797 | +$5,989 |
| Mean household income | $128,193 ±$4,122 | $144,867 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,005 ±$1,536 | $49,748 | +$2,798 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±1.1 pts | 9.3% | +1.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.0% ±2.9 pts | 12.7% | +3.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±0.9 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7% ±1.0 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
Owners occupy 55.9% of San Buenaventura (Ventura)'s occupied homes and renters 44.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $827,300 by its owner (±$13,125). The median renter pays $2,198 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Buenaventura (Ventura) | Ventura County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $827,300 ±$13,125 | $822,700 | +$125,681 |
| Median gross rent | $2,198 ±$47 | $2,317 | +$190 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2% ±3.3 pts | 48.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,882 ±$84 | $3,105 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.9% ±1.6 pts | 64.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.1% ±1.6 pts | 35.4% | – |
| Housing units | 44,344 ±782 | 295,878 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.9% ±1.7 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% ±0.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% ±0.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±0.9 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura) building?
Builders took permits for 93 new housing units in San Buenaventura (Ventura) in 2025 (37 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 2 of 12 months), 0.8 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura) work and get to work?
72.4% of San Buenaventura (Ventura)'s workers drive alone and 15.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | San Buenaventura (Ventura) | Ventura County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7% ±1.3 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±0.7 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4% ±1.8 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±0.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.3% ±1.6 pts | 15.8% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min ±0.8 | 25.6 min | −1.9 min |
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 San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
28 census tracts lie mostly in San Buenaventura (Ventura), and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,750 (Tract 24) to $171,250 (Tract 96).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 12.02Ventura County | 6,900 | $145,000 |
| Tract 22Ventura County | 6,241 | $102,744 |
| Tract 28Ventura County | 6,672 | $103,151 |
| Tract 12.01Ventura County | 5,811 | $98,214 |
| Tract 15.07Ventura County | 4,949 | $103,894 |
| Tract 14.02Ventura County | 5,500 | $127,048 |
| Tract 27Ventura County | 4,721 | $94,241 |
| Tract 15.06Ventura County | 4,868 | $116,180 |
| Tract 15.09Ventura County | 4,641 | $71,164 |
| Tract 15.08Ventura County | 4,427 | $86,082 |
| Tract 23.02Ventura County | 4,938 | $71,017 |
| Tract 13.03Ventura County | 4,873 | $108,750 |
Every census tract in San Buenaventura (Ventura), with its figures
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 San Buenaventura (Ventura)) · Census block assignment files
How does San Buenaventura (Ventura) compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, San Buenaventura (Ventura) is the 295th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 61st-most populous of 483 in California.
San Buenaventura (Ventura) ranks 418th 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 | 61st | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 199th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 247th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 418th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 406th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 336th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 320th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 457th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 328th | 988 |
| Median age | 457th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 778th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 436th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 771st | 1,069 |
San Buenaventura (Ventura)'s figures with every place in California (CSV)
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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 San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
2 of the 57 figures for San Buenaventura (Ventura) 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura) 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura).