Piru is a CDP located in Ventura County California. Piru has a 2024 population of 2,202. Piru is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 3.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,126 in 2020.
The average household income in Piru is $92,674 with a poverty rate of 13.9%. The median age in Piru is 32.7 years: 32.8 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Piru was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,590 | 72.87% |
| Two or more races | 331 | 15.17% |
| Other race | 250 | 11.46% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 622 | 3.51 | 58 | 42 |
| Married | 387 | 3.72 | 70 | 30 |
| Non Family | 98 | 1.57 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
| Female | 86 | 4.29 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Male | 51 | 4.31 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
3.8
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 9.2% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 6.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 119 | 8.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 2.76% |
| High School Graduate | 324 | 22.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 393 | 27.81% |
| Some College | 321 | 22.72% |
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 | 1,257 | 741 | 116 |
| Other Race | 179 | 142 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 123 | 41 |
| White | 142 | 135 | 42 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,438 | $0 | $61,797 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,641 | $66,000 | $35,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,826 | $34,643 | $21,667 |
| Overall | $36,716 | $50,726 | $34,122 |
| Some College | $51,190 | $52,004 | $35,855 |
$36,716
Average Earnings
$50,726
Average Male
$34,122
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.92% of Piru residents speak only English, while 72.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 71.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,994 | 292 | 14.64% |
| Multiple | 331 | 6 | 1.81% |
| White | 162 | 4 | 2.47% |
13.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.42%
Male Poverty Rate
11.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Piru is Hispanic, with 14.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Piru is Multiple, with 1.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.85% |
| High School | 3.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.37% |
| Female Employed | 10.3% |
| Male Employed | 8.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,192 | $93,680 |
| Households | $80,313 | $92,674 |
| Married Families | $85,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $62,124 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69 | 4.8% |
| White | 68 | 5.81% |
| Other Race | 6 | 3.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
63.93%
Born in Piru
69.57%
Native Born
30.43%
Foreign Born
17.37%
Non Citizen
13.06%
Naturalized
69.57% of Piru residents were born in the United States, with 63.93% having been born in California. 17.37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,202 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 2,192 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 2,182 | -21 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 2,203 | 77 | 3.62% |
| 2020 | 2,126 | 321 | 17.78% |
| 2019 | 1,805 | -214 | -10.6% |
| 2018 | 2,019 | 211 | 11.67% |
| 2017 | 1,808 | -142 | -7.28% |
| 2016 | 1,950 | -111 | -5.39% |
| 2015 | 2,061 | -17 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 2,078 | 77 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 2,001 | 176 | 9.64% |
| 2012 | 1,825 | 187 | 11.42% |
| 2011 | 1,638 | -425 | -20.6% |
| 2010 | 2,063 | 0 | 0% |