San Buenaventura (Ventura), California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

San Buenaventura (Ventura) is a major urban center located in California, within Ventura County. The total population is 109,857. It ranks as the 64th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Buenaventura (Ventura) is 41.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Buenaventura (Ventura) is $103,069. This is 4% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $827,300. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Buenaventura (Ventura) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (51.2% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

41.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.