County · California
Ventura County, California
Ventura County, California. Ventura County had 830,851 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). It holds 24 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 14 census-designated) and 190 census tracts. GEOID 06111.
Ventura County is the county of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
830,851
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 843,843 · ACS 2020-2024: 837,469
Median household income
$109,797
±$1,753 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$822,700
±$6,187 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,317
±$25 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Ventura County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 843,843 residents in Ventura County. The Census Bureau estimates 830,851 for July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 837,469 over 1,841 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ventura County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 837,469 | 39,287,377 | −9,794 |
| Households | 280,360±1,038 | 13,548,091 | +9,320 |
| Average household size | 2.94±0.01 | 2.84 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 295,878±141 | 14,644,735 | +6,982 |
Ventura County's population since 2000
From 753,197 in 2000 to 830,851 in 2025: up 10.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Ventura County?
Ventura County holds 24 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 14 census-designated places. The largest is Oxnard with 199,651 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Oxnard | 202,063 | $96,212 |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks | 126,966 | $135,603 |
| Simi Valley | 126,356 | $122,081 |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura) | 110,763 | $103,069 |
| Camarillo | 70,741 | $113,428 |
| Moorpark | 36,284 | $148,480 |
| Santa Paula | 30,657 | $79,294 |
| Port Hueneme | 21,954 | $92,660 |
| Fillmore | 16,419 | $92,931 |
| Oak Park | 13,898 | $163,085 |
| Ojai | 7,637 | $82,656 |
| El Rio | 7,037 | $72,598 |
| Mira Monte | 6,618 | $72,879 |
| Oak View | 6,215 | $110,440 |
| Meiners Oaks | 3,911 | $70,192 |
| Santa Rosa Valley | 3,312 | $213,973 |
| Casa Conejo | 3,267 | $147,616 |
| Channel Islands Beach | 2,870 | $107,380 |
| Piru | 2,587 | $89,375 |
| Bell Canyon | 1,946 | $250,000 or more |
| Lake Sherwood | 1,759 | $234,020 |
| Somis | 1,429 | $145,163 |
| Santa SusanaGEOID 0670140 | 1,160 | $99,783 |
| Saticoy | 1,133 | $86,276 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ventura County?
The median resident of Ventura County is 39.6 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 44.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.9%. 22.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ventura County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6±0.2 | 37.9 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 44.3% | 40.2% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.9%±0.1 pts | 33.8% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.1%±0.1 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.2%±0.4 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.4%±0.5 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±0.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7%±0.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±0.3 pts | 6.6% | −1.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1%±0.4 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.1%±0.6 pts | 37.1% | +2.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8%±0.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Ventura County earn?
Half of Ventura County's 280,360 households earn less than $109,797 a year (±$1,753), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $108,462 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ventura County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,797±$1,753 | $99,122 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $144,867±$2,158 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,748±$684 | $49,513 | +$2,249 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3%±0.4 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.7%±1.0 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5%±0.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2%±0.4 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Ventura County?
Owners occupy 64.6% of Ventura County's occupied homes and renters 35.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $822,700 by its owner (±$6,187). The median renter pays $2,317 a month including utilities, and 48.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ventura County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $822,700±$6,187 | $734,700 | +$98,560 |
| Median gross rent | $2,317±$25 | $2,036 | +$131 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.6%±1.7 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,105±$37 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.6%±0.7 pts | 55.9% | +1.4 pts |
| Housing units | 295,878±141 | 14,644,735 | +6,982 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7%±0.6 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1%±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4%±0.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
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 Ventura County building?
Builders took permits for 1,609 new housing units across Ventura County in 2025 (540 single-family), 1.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ventura County get to work?
70.4% of Ventura County's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Ventura County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±0.4 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±0.3 pts | 6.6% | +0.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.4%±0.7 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±0.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±0.5 pts | 17.2% | +9.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min±0.3 | 28.7 min | −1.6 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 are Ventura County's census tracts?
Ventura County is divided into 190 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,086 (Tract 54.03) to $243,317 (Tract 75.07).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ventura County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 35th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 58 |
| Median household income | 12th of 58 |
| Median home value | 13th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 45th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 58 |
| Median age | 30th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Ventura County 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' school search.