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Ventura County, California Demographics 2026

Ventura County, California has a population of 837,469, the 12th most populous county in California. The median household income is $109,797 and the median home value is $822,700. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Ventura County Quick Facts

Population 837,469
Median Household Income $109,797
Median Home Value $822,700
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.7%
Median Age 39.6 years
Homeownership Rate 64.6%
Affordability Ratio 7.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.1%
High School Graduation 85.2%
Cities/Places 24
Population 837,469 12th of 58
Median Income $109,797 11% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Unemployment 5.7%

How Ventura County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population838,259837,469-0.1%
Median household income$107,327$109,797+2.3%
Median home value$768,400$822,700+7.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.2%
$25K-$50K 12.3%
$50K-$100K 24.0%
$100K+ 54.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.6%
$10K-$15K
1.9%
$15K-$20K
1.8%
$20K-$25K
1.9%
$25K-$30K
2.2%
$30K-$35K
2.3%
$35K-$40K
2.5%
$40K-$45K
2.8%
$45K-$50K
2.4%
$50K-$60K
4.9%
$60K-$75K
7.5%
$75K-$100K
11.6%
$100K-$125K
10.5%
$125K-$150K
8.8%
$150K-$200K
13.2%
$200K+
22.0%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%
64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.6%
Renter 35.4%
Affordability Index Very Expensive
7.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $2,317/mo 25.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

62out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Ventura County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Oxnard200,928$96,21211.1%$652,700
Simi Valley125,634$122,0816.4%$823,800
Thousand Oaks125,205$135,6038.9%$991,600
San Buenaventura (Ventura)109,857$103,06910.4%$827,300
Camarillo70,186$113,4288.5%$827,300
Moorpark35,854$148,4804.9%$894,300
Santa Paula31,376$79,29414.2%$611,200
Port Hueneme21,582$92,66011.4%$587,000
Fillmore16,816$92,9317.0%$602,500
Oak Park13,757$163,0854.2%$1,036,900
Ojai7,577$82,6568.2%$1,016,200
Mira Monte6,888$72,87916.3%$812,200
El Rio6,368$72,59820.1%$638,300
Oak View6,141$110,4408.3%$819,100
Meiners Oaks3,934$70,19214.6%$721,200
Santa Rosa Valley2,780$213,9732.9%$1,706,200
Channel Islands Beach2,726$107,3804.8%$1,111,200
Casa Conejo2,671$147,6164.2%$888,400
Piru2,185$89,37515.8%$624,300
Bell Canyon2,177$250,000+0.7%$2,000,000+
Lake Sherwood1,633$234,0203.3%$2,000,000+
Saticoy1,518$86,2768.8%$361,600
Santa Susana1,235$99,7834.8%$668,600
Somis1,229$145,1633.7%$1,089,800

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Population Overview

Ventura County is located in California with a total population of 837,469. It is the 12th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ventura County is 39.6 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ventura County is $109,797. This is 11% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $822,700. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

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 41.9%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower 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 85.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ventura County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ventura County, California?

Ventura County has a population of 837,469, making it the 12th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Ventura County?

The median household income in Ventura County is $109,797 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.

How many cities are in Ventura County, California?

Ventura County contains 24 Census-designated places.