Ventura, CA Demographics
What is the population of Ventura?
There are 97,130 residents in Ventura, with a median age of 40. Of this, 50.34% are males and 49.66% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.13% of the resident pool in Ventura, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.7%. Additionally, 5.17% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 85,761 people in Ventura currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 97,130 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 48,899 | -0.1% |
| Female Population | 48,231 | -1.0% |
Male Population 50.34%
Female Population 49.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -3.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 83,656 | -0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,451 | -4.0% |
| Not Citizen | 5,022 | -3.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.13%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.7%
Not Citizen 5.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 239 | 1.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,681 | -4.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,387 | 0.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,195 | 48.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 85,761 | -0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.25%
Moved from Same County 6.94%
Moved from Same State 2.48%
Moved from Different State 1.24%
Same House as Last Year 89.09%
What are the employment statistics in Ventura?
White-collar workers make up 84.88% of the working population in Ventura, while blue-collar employees account for 15.12%. There are also 11,480 entrepreneurs in Ventura (12% of the workforce); 56,544 workers employed in private companies (59.09%); and 19,852 people working in governmental institutions (20.74%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 81,224 | 103.1% |
| Blue Collar | 14,471 | 86.9% |
White Collar 84.88%
Blue Collar 15.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 11,480 | 92.8% |
| Private Companies | 56,544 | 98.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 19,852 | 107.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,820 | 112.3% |
Self Employees 12%
Private Companies 59.09%
Governmental Workers 20.74%
Not for Profit Companies 8.17%
How many households are there in Ventura?
There are a total of 36,589 households in Ventura, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.16% of these Ventura households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.84%. Additionally, 28.63% of households have children and 71.37% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 36,589 | 0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.4% |
| Family Households | 23,843 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 12,746 | 0.2% |
Family Households 65.16%
Non-Family Households 34.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,474 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 26,115 | 0.2% |
Households with Children 28.63%
Households without Children 71.37%
What are the median and average incomes in Ventura?
The average annual household income in Ventura is $118,626, while the median household income sits at $100,300 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $109,049, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $114,857. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,625 and $79,816, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $118,626 | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $100,300 | 3.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9,434 | 8.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 85,433 | -1.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Ventura?
There are 38,525 housing units in Ventura, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 36,589 occupied housing units in Ventura, 58.65% are owner-occupied, while 41.35% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.34% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $792,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,143 per month in Ventura.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 38,525 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,482 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,719 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,052 | -8.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,436 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,797 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,145 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,511 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,244 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,821 | 21.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 319 | 76.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 36,589 | 0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 21,459 | -0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 15,130 | 1.6% |
Owner Occupied 58.65%
Renter Occupied 41.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 13,806 | -2.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,653 | 2.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $792,300 | 8.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $699,100 | 7.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,143 | 5.8% |
With Mortgage 64.34%
Without Mortgage 35.66%
What is the level of education in Ventura?
Approximately 24.69% of the population in Ventura holds a high school degree (that's 19,069 residents), while 23.18% have attained a college certificate (17,898 locals) and 23.74% have a bachelor's degree (18,333 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,790 | 6.7% |
| Some High School | 19,069 | -1.5% |
| Some College | 17,898 | -24.8% |
| Associate Degree | 8,190 | 0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18,333 | -0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,943 | 7.0% |
No High School 3.61%
Some High School 24.69%
Some College 23.18%
Associate Degree 10.61%
Bachelor's Degree 23.74%
Graduate Degree 14.17%
What is the marital status of Ventura residents?
A total of 28,001 people in Ventura have never been married (which represents 34.23% of the total population), while 39,481 of them are wedded (48.27%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 816 (1%) and 9,536 (11.66%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 28,001 | -0.7% |
| Married | 39,481 | -1.9% |
| Separated | 816 | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 3,966 | -6.5% |
| Divorced | 9,536 | 4.1% |
Never Married 34.23%
Married 48.27%
Separated 1%
Widowed 4.85%
Divorced 11.66%
What are the most common means of transportation in Ventura?
The top three means of transportation people in Ventura use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 37,533 residents commute by car, 853 prefer going to work by walking and 675 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 37,533 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 675 | -6.4% |
| Railroad | 32 | -20.0% |
| Ferryboat | 94 | -4.1% |
| Bicycle | 314 | 25.6% |
| Motorcycle | 141 | -2.1% |
| TaxiCab | 17 | -15.0% |
| Walk | 853 | -8.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Ventura by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.