Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
837,469
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
39.6
0.508% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
9.34%
3.55% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$109,797
2.3% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$822,700
7.07% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
406,900
0.14% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.7% of the residents in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are Moorpark College (4,909 degrees awarded in 2023), Ventura College (4,443 degrees), and Oxnard College (2,804 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was $822,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.6%.

Most people in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA is home to a population of 837k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 22.2% of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA residents were born outside of the country (186k people).

In 2024, there were 2.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (351k people) in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 160k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 96.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.7%
2024 Citizenship
89.7%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 89.7% of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was 89.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    351k ± 1.14k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    160k ± 5.47k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    96.3k ± 3.89k
44.3%
Hispanic Population
371k people

In 2024, there were 2.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (351k people) in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 160k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 96.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

44.3% of the people in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are hispanic (371k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
  2. Philippines
    824,246 ± 22,054 people
  3. China
    687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

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Foreign-Born Population

22.2%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
186k people
21.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
183k people

As of 2024, 22.2% of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA residents (186k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was 21.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    11,446 ± 719
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    8,296 ± 760
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    4,365 ± 619

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA employs 407k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (51,413 people), Retail Trade (42,317 people), and Manufacturing (41,812 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($115,346), Utilities ($101,644), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($99,712).

Employment

Occupations

407k
2024 Value
± 5,315
−0.14%
1 Year decline
± 1.84%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA declined at a rate of −0.14%, from 407k employees to 407k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, are Management Occupations (45,157 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (40,454 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (37,481 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

407k
2024 Value
± 5,315
−0.14%
1 Year decline
± 1.84%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA declined at a rate of −0.14%, from 407k employees to 407k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (51,413 people), Retail Trade (42,317 people), and Manufacturing (41,812 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, though some of these residents may live in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$60,209
Median earning men ± $1,124
$43,765
Median earning women ± $811

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($113,043), Public Administration ($112,640), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,290).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($76,406), Public Administration ($74,149), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,741).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 2,321
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  2. 1,703
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. 1,524
    Construction

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $2.77M
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  2. $2.53M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $1.97M
    Manufacturing

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA awarded 16,035 degrees. The student population of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 18,709 male students and 24,049 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are Hispanic or Latino (9,026 and 56.9%), White (4,492 and 28.3%), Asian (926 and 5.84%), and Two or More Races (793 and 5%).

The largest universities in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA by number of degrees awarded are Moorpark College (4,909 and 30.6%), Ventura College (4,443 and 27.7%), and Oxnard College (2,804 and 17.5%).

The most popular majors in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (5,472 and 34.1%), General Business Administration & Management (1,130 and 7.05%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (1,119 and 6.98%).

The median tuition costs in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are $39,290 for private four year colleges, and $5,742 and $17,622 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 42,758 (43.8% men and 56.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 42,758 students enrolled in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, 43.8% men and 56.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 23,673 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Humanistic Studies
    531 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    2,472 degrees awarded
  3. Biological & Physical Sciences
    1,119 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was Humanistic Studies with 531 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Moorpark College
    4,909 degrees awarded
  2. Ventura College
    4,443 degrees awarded
  3. Oxnard College
    2,804 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Moorpark College with 4,909 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 6,072 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, which is 0.609 times less than the 9,963 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 9,026 degrees mean that there were 2.01 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 4,492 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,290) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,075) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,152) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was $822,700 in 2024, which is 2.47 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $768,400 to $822,700, a 7.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA is 64.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$822,700
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,187
$181,039
Median Property Taxes
±$2,759

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

64.6%
Homeownership
2024
69.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 64.6% of the housing units in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$109,797
Median Household Income
± $1,753
280k
Number of Households
± 4,011

In 2024, the median household income of the 280k households in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA grew to $109,797 from the previous year's value of $107,327.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA is from California.
0.495
2023 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (70.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.8%)
  3. Carpooled (10.1%)

In 2024, 70.4% of workers in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) and those who carpooled to work (10.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

25.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.68% of the workforce in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.34% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (77.3k out of 828k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

92.7% of the population of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,233 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.26%
Uninsured
46.6%
Employer Coverage
18.9%
Medicaid
12.7%
Medicare
13.2%
Non-Group
1.29%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA declined by 8.55% from 7.94% to 7.26%.

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