Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
845,255
0.0407% 1-year decline
US Senator
Dianne Feinstein
Democratic Party
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
38.7
0.519% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
8.86%
0.898% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$94,150
5.44% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$633,900
4.05% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
410,141
0.281% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA had a population of 845k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $94,150. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA declined from 845,599 to 845,255, a −0.0407% decrease and its median household income grew from $89,295 to $94,150, a 5.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.1%), White (Hispanic) (26%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.35%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.08%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.68%).

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.

90% 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 (5,297 degrees awarded in 2021), Ventura College (4,382 degrees), and Oxnard College (2,319 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was $633,900, and the homeownership rate was 63.5%.

Most people in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA is home to a population of 845k people, from which 90% are citizens. As of 2021, 21.1% of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA residents were born outside of the country (178k people).

In 2021, there were 1.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (373k people) in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 220k White (Hispanic) and 79k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

90%
2021 Citizenship
89.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90% of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was 89.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    373k ± 690
  2. White (Hispanic)
    220k ± 5.45k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    79k ± 4.51k
43.3%
Hispanic Population
366k people

In 2021, there were 1.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (373k people) in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 220k White (Hispanic) and 79k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

43.3% of the people in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are hispanic (366k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
  2. Philippines
    828,655 ± 22,113 people
  3. China
    680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

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Foreign-Born Population

21.1%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
178k people
21.3%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
180k people

As of 2021, 21.1% of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA residents (178k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was 21.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    13,527 ± 877
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    7,617 ± 666
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    4,417 ± 468

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA employs 410k people. The largest industries in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (46,375 people), Retail Trade (40,793 people), and Manufacturing (40,184 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($99,083), Utilities ($88,312), and Public Administration ($80,732).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

410k
2021 Value
± 5,222
−0.281%
1 Year decline
± 1.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA declined at a rate of −0.281%, from 411k employees to 410k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (46,038 people), Management Occupations (43,677 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (40,489 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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Employment by Industries

410k
2021 Value
± 5,222
−0.281%
1 Year decline
± 1.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA declined at a rate of −0.281%, from 411k employees to 410k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (46,375 people), Retail Trade (40,793 people), and Manufacturing (40,184 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

$50,492
Median earning men ± $1,039
$36,733
Median earning women ± $982

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($95,577), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,532), and Information ($87,598).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,698), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,343), and Information ($57,143).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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. 10,715
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 5,321
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 5,286
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $6.62M
    Manufacturing
  2. $5.92M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $3.19M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $405B
  2. $159B
  3. $155B

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T
2020 Value in California
$4.61T
Projected 2050 Value in California
109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $84.4B
  2. $44.8B
  3. $40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla 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.

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein
Senator from California1
Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.
Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA awarded 15,974 degrees. The student population of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 17,608 male students and 24,274 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are Hispanic or Latino (8,254 and 52.5%), followed by White (5,006 and 31.8%), Asian (973 and 6.19%), and Two or More Races (693 and 4.41%).

The largest universities in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA by number of degrees awarded are Moorpark College (5,297 and 33.2%), Ventura College (4,382 and 27.4%), and Oxnard College (2,319 and 14.5%).

The most popular majors in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (5,293 and 33.1%), General Business Administration & Management (1,098 and 6.87%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (958 and 6%).

The median tuition costs in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA are $35,750 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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2021 in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.81%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 41,882 (42% men and 58% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 41,882 students enrolled in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 22,385 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 486 degree-majors awarded
  2. 2,099 degree-majors awarded
  3. 958 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 486 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 5,297 degrees awarded
  2. 4,382 degrees awarded
  3. 2,319 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Moorpark College with 5,297 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,881 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, which is 0.583 times less than the 10,093 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 8,254 degrees mean that there were 1.65 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 5,006 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,075) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,971) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was $633,900 in 2021, which is 2.59 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $609,200 to $633,900, a 4.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA is 63.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA have an average commute time of 26.8 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.

Median household income in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA is $94,150. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was Santa Clara County, CA with a value of $140,258, followed by San Mateo County, CA and Marin County, CA, with respective values of $136,837 and $131,008.

Property

$633,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,384
$174,394
Median Property Taxes
±$2,774

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

63.5%
Homeownership
2021
71.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 63.5% 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 63.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA was Santa Clara County, CA with a value of $140,258, followed by San Mateo County, CA and Marin County, CA, with respective values of $136,837 and $131,008.

The following map shows all of the counties in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$94,150
Median Household Income
± $1,310
274k
Number of Households
± 3,942

In 2021, the median household income of the 274k households in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA grew to $94,150 from the previous year's value of $89,295.

The following chart displays the households in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA is from California.
0.497
2021 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (76.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.7%)
  3. Carpooled (9.55%)

In 2021, 76.1% of workers in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.55%).

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

26.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.22% 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 & Diversity

8.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (73.7k out of 833k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

91.6% of the population of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,240 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

8.36%
Uninsured
47.5%
Employer Coverage
18.6%
Medicaid
11.4%
Medicare
12.6%
Non-Group
1.55%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA declined by 0.569% from 8.41% to 8.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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