Ventura County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ventura County is located in California with a total population of 838,259. It is the 12th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ventura County is 39.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ventura County is $107,327. This is 11% higher than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $768,400. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ventura County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.9%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.