Oxnard is a city located in Ventura County California. Oxnard has a 2024 population of 197,347. Oxnard is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 201,911 in 2020.
The average household income in Oxnard is $106,063 with a poverty rate of 10.67%. The median age in Oxnard is 33.5 years: 33 years for males, and 34 years for females.
Oxnard city was incorporated in 1903 and since then has established itself as a center of transportation. The city is the 19th most populous in the state, and it is the largest by population in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA, which is one of the wealthiest regions in the US.
Roughly 15% of the population in Oxnard lives below the federal poverty line. The city has a thriving economy that is centered on several industries, including defense, manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture.
Oxnard’s population has grown significantly since its incorporation. A community of just over 2,500 people in 1910 rose to over 21,000 in 1950. This number nearly doubled over the next decade. Current estimates show that the population is up over 5% since the 2010 census. While this growth has slowed from previous years, this city should continue to see further growth well into its future.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oxnard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95,943 | 47.43% |
| Two or more races | 54,698 | 27.04% |
| Other race | 27,925 | 13.81% |
| Asian | 13,524 | 6.69% |
| Native American | 5,504 | 2.72% |
| Black or African American | 3,967 | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 718 | 0.35% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 51,099 | 3.92 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Married | 27,236 | 4.52 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Non Family | 10,324 | 1.58 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Female | 8,925 | 4.52 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Male | 4,614 | 4.39 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
4.24
Average Family Size
3.92
Average Household Size
54.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,717 | 9.15% |
| Associates Degree | 9,431 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,306 | 13.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,321 | 5.71% |
| High School Graduate | 32,643 | 25.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27,099 | 21.15% |
| Some College | 22,603 | 17.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89,469 | 53,158 | 9,325 |
| 2+ Races | 31,298 | 18,715 | 4,548 |
| White | 22,657 | 21,438 | 8,357 |
| Other Race | 17,482 | 9,844 | 1,617 |
| Asian | 10,516 | 9,737 | 5,156 |
| Black | 3,122 | 2,848 | 891 |
| Native American | 2,834 | 996 | 318 |
| Islander | 412 | 319 | 70 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,894 | $70,497 | $59,301 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,610 | $102,358 | $69,926 |
| High School Graduate | $36,173 | $40,877 | $32,876 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,701 | $31,018 | $23,752 |
| Overall | $38,172 | $41,965 | $34,283 |
| Some College | $44,989 | $50,334 | $39,873 |
$38,172
Average Earnings
$41,965
Average Male
$34,283
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.64% of Oxnard residents speak only English, while 66.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 59.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 151,264 | 17,869 | 11.81% |
| Multiple | 53,824 | 5,495 | 10.21% |
| Other | 27,449 | 2,827 | 10.3% |
| White | 26,638 | 2,397 | 9% |
| Native | 5,414 | 1,174 | 21.68% |
| Asian | 13,517 | 492 | 3.64% |
| Black | 3,919 | 246 | 6.28% |
| Islander | 718 | 2 | 0.28% |
10.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.75%
Male Poverty Rate
11.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oxnard is Native, with 21.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oxnard is Islander, with 0.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.93% |
| High School | 8.85% |
| Some College | 5.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.6% |
| Female Employed | 4.31% |
| Male Employed | 4.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,908 | $106,045 |
| Households | $90,409 | $106,063 |
| Married Families | $101,822 | $120,561 |
| Non Families | $62,520 | $81,936 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,106
Number of Veterans
5,556
Male Veterans
550
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,015 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,951 |
| First Gulf War | 1,598 |
| Korea | 321 |
| World War II | 115 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,691 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,366 |
| 75+ | 1,300 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,039 |
| 18 to 34 | 710 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,391 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 2,092 | 1.95% |
| 2+ Races | 937 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 800 | 7.1% |
| Black | 523 | 15.58% |
| Other Race | 357 | 1.74% |
| Islander | 51 | 10.43% |
| Native American | 47 | 1.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.95%
Born in Oxnard
66.71%
Native Born
33.29%
Foreign Born
18.81%
Non Citizen
14.48%
Naturalized
66.71% of Oxnard residents were born in the United States, with 57.95% having been born in California. 18.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 191,642 | -1,141 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 192,783 | -1,141 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 193,924 | -1,141 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 195,065 | -1,141 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 196,206 | -1,141 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 197,347 | -1,141 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 198,488 | -1,705 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 200,193 | -1,614 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 201,807 | -104 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 201,911 | -6,288 | -3.02% |
| 2019 | 208,199 | 529 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 207,670 | 184 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 207,486 | 409 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 207,077 | 751 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 206,326 | 1,825 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 204,501 | 2,318 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 202,183 | 1,597 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 200,586 | 738 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 199,848 | 1,307 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 198,541 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 170,358 | 28,142 | 19.79% |
| 1990 | 142,216 | 34,021 | 31.44% |
| 1980 | 108,195 | 36,970 | 51.91% |
| 1970 | 71,225 | 30,960 | 76.89% |
| 1960 | 40,265 | 18,698 | 86.7% |
| 1950 | 21,567 | 13,048 | 153.16% |
| 1940 | 8,519 | 2,234 | 35.54% |
| 1930 | 6,285 | 1,868 | 42.29% |
| 1920 | 4,417 | 1,862 | 72.88% |
| 1910 | 2,555 | -189,087 | -98.67% |