Port Hueneme is a city located in Ventura County California. Port Hueneme has a 2024 population of 20,963. Port Hueneme is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -4.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,979 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Hueneme is $93,261 with a poverty rate of 10.77%. The median age in Port Hueneme is 36.1 years: 33 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Hueneme was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,120 | 46.66% |
| Two or more races | 6,372 | 29.38% |
| Other race | 3,819 | 17.61% |
| Asian | 698 | 3.22% |
| Black or African American | 528 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 134 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,448 | 2.82 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Married | 3,307 | 3.47 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Non Family | 2,269 | 1.33 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Female | 1,364 | 3.43 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Male | 508 | 3.58 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
46.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 908 | 6.1% |
| Associates Degree | 1,290 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,357 | 15.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,019 | 6.85% |
| High School Graduate | 3,496 | 23.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,931 | 12.98% |
| Some College | 3,880 | 26.07% |
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 | 8,418 | 5,885 | 1,411 |
| White | 4,967 | 4,774 | 1,483 |
| 2+ Races | 4,065 | 2,750 | 675 |
| Other Race | 2,274 | 1,563 | 421 |
| Asian | 592 | 516 | 241 |
| Black | 419 | 395 | 94 |
| Native American | 91 | 35 | 16 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,343 | $69,491 | $53,359 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,321 | $125,833 | $82,036 |
| High School Graduate | $33,982 | $43,203 | $30,863 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,400 | $42,230 | $18,466 |
| Overall | $43,668 | $49,297 | $35,460 |
| Some College | $49,349 | $49,545 | $48,948 |
$43,668
Average Earnings
$49,297
Average Male
$35,460
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.37% of Port Hueneme residents speak only English, while 49.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,114 | 1,556 | 11.87% |
| Multiple | 6,189 | 719 | 11.62% |
| Other | 3,776 | 606 | 16.05% |
| White | 5,975 | 511 | 8.55% |
| Black | 459 | 89 | 19.39% |
| Native | 116 | 21 | 18.1% |
| Asian | 635 | 13 | 2.05% |
10.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.31%
Male Poverty Rate
12.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Hueneme is Black, with 19.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Hueneme is Asian, with 2.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.78% |
| High School | 11.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.64% |
| Some College | 6.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.82% |
| Female Employed | 5.25% |
| Male Employed | 1.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,005 | $96,508 |
| Households | $76,655 | $93,261 |
| Married Families | $90,713 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,654 | $69,323 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
653
Number of Veterans
590
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 242 |
| Second Gulf War | 219 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 179 |
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
| 75+ | 127 |
| 18 to 34 | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 392 | 5.06% |
| Hispanic | 189 | 2.02% |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 2.79% |
| Other Race | 70 | 2.67% |
| Black | 45 | 13.08% |
| Asian | 24 | 4.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
53.38%
Born in Port Hueneme
74.23%
Native Born
25.77%
Foreign Born
10.64%
Non Citizen
15.13%
Naturalized
74.23% of Port Hueneme residents were born in the United States, with 53.38% having been born in California. 10.64% 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 | 19,693 | -254 | -1.27% |
| 2028 | 19,947 | -254 | -1.26% |
| 2027 | 20,201 | -254 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 20,455 | -254 | -1.23% |
| 2025 | 20,709 | -254 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 20,963 | -254 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 21,217 | -210 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 21,427 | -333 | -1.53% |
| 2021 | 21,760 | -219 | -1% |
| 2020 | 21,979 | 105 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 21,874 | -248 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 22,122 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 22,121 | 27 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 22,094 | -59 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 22,153 | 117 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 22,036 | -175 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 22,211 | 341 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 21,870 | 104 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 21,766 | 41 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 21,725 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,845 | 1,526 | 7.51% |
| 1990 | 20,319 | 2,516 | 14.13% |
| 1980 | 17,803 | 3,508 | 24.54% |
| 1970 | 14,295 | 3,228 | 29.17% |
| 1960 | 11,067 | 8,043 | 265.97% |
| 1950 | 3,024 | -16,669 | -84.64% |