Thousand Oaks, CA

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2024 Population

125,205

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

44.9

0.899% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.92%

11.2% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$135,603

0.92% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$991,600

4.25% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

61,762

0.0485% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Thousand Oaks, 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.

92.8% of the residents in Thousand Oaks, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Thousand Oaks, CA are California Lutheran University (1,053 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Thousand Oaks, CA was $991,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Thousand Oaks, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Thousand Oaks, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Thousand Oaks, CA is home to a population of 125k people, from which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 18.7% of Thousand Oaks, CA residents were born outside of the country (23.4k people).

In 2024, there were 6.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78k people) in Thousand Oaks, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 10.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.8%

2024 Citizenship

92.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.8% of Thousand Oaks, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Thousand Oaks, CA was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Thousand Oaks, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thousand Oaks, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
78k ± 1.58k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
12.9k ± 1.67k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
10.9k ± 932

20.6%

Hispanic Population

25.8k people

20.6% of the people in Thousand Oaks, CA are hispanic (25.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Thousand Oaks, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

18.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

23.4k people

18.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

23.3k people

As of 2024, 18.7% of Thousand Oaks, CA residents (23.4k 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 Thousand Oaks, CA was 18.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Thousand Oaks, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,710 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
900 ± 273
Korea
665 ± 232

Thousand Oaks, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Health

95.1% of the population of Thousand Oaks, CA has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 0.681% 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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

4.89%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

0.681%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thousand Oaks, CA grew by 3.64% from 4.71% to 4.89%.

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

Economy

The economy of Thousand Oaks, CA employs 61.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Thousand Oaks, CA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,555 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,292 people), and Educational Services (6,059 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($147,232), Manufacturing ($133,830), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($124,943).

Employment

Occupations

61.8k

2024 Value

± 2,077

−0.0485%

1 Year decline

± 4.62%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Thousand Oaks, CA declined at a rate of −0.0485%, from 61.8k employees to 61.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thousand Oaks, CA, are Management Occupations (9,226 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,750 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (5,718 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thousand Oaks, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

61.8k

2024 Value

± 2,077

−0.0485%

1 Year decline

± 4.62%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Thousand Oaks, CA declined at a rate of −0.0485%, from 61.8k employees to 61.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thousand Oaks, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,555 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,292 people), and Educational Services (6,059 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Thousand Oaks, CA, though some of these residents may live in Thousand Oaks, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$86,070

Median earning men ± $6,810

$52,296

Median earning women ± $2,690

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($158,512), Manufacturing ($146,676), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($130,179).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($117,792), Manufacturing ($112,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,044).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

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.

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 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Thousand Oaks, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

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 California

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.

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

Education

In 2024, universities in Thousand Oaks, CA awarded 1,053 degrees. The student population of Thousand Oaks, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,383 male students and 1,968 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Thousand Oaks, CA are Hispanic or Latino (425 and 44.6%), White (387 and 40.7%), Asian (49 and 5.15%), and Two or More Races (48 and 5.04%).

The largest universities in Thousand Oaks, CA by number of degrees awarded are California Lutheran University (1,053 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Thousand Oaks, CA are General Business Administration & Management (171 and 16.2%), General Psychology (86 and 8.17%), and General Education (44 and 4.18%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $51,750.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Thousand Oaks, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,351 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 3,351 students enrolled in Thousand Oaks, CA, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,377 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
97 degrees awarded
General Psychology
86 degrees awarded
Criminology
42 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Thousand Oaks, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 97 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

California Lutheran University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,053 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California Lutheran University with 1,053 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 442 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thousand Oaks, CA, which is 0.723 times less than the 611 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 425 degrees mean that there were 1.1 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 387 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($51,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($936) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Thousand Oaks, CA was $991,600 in 2024, which is 2.98 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $951,200 to $991,600, a 4.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Thousand Oaks, CA is 70.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Thousand Oaks, CA have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Thousand Oaks, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$991,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$16,885

$32,953

Median Property Taxes

±$1,157

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 Thousand Oaks, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2024

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 70.8% of the housing units in Thousand Oaks, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Thousand Oaks, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$135,603

Median Household Income

± $4,488

46.5k

Number of Households

± 1,689

In 2024, the median household income of the 46.5k households in Thousand Oaks, CA grew to $135,603 from the previous year's value of $134,367.

The following chart displays the households in Thousand Oaks, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Thousand Oaks, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (63.5%)
Worked At Home (24.3%)
Carpooled (7.98%)

In 2024, 63.5% of workers in Thousand Oaks, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.98%).

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.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Thousand Oaks, CA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.3% of the workforce in Thousand Oaks, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Thousand Oaks, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thousand Oaks, CA (11k out of 123k 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 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thousand Oaks, 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.