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 $87,425 with a poverty rate of 13%. The median age in Port Hueneme is 34.8 years: 33.1 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Hueneme was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,237 | 56.01% |
| Two or more races | 5,698 | 26.08% |
| Other race | 2,493 | 11.41% |
| Black or African American | 643 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 566 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 121 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.41% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,984 | 3.01 | 47 | 53 |
| Married | 3,037 | 3.72 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 2,068 | 1.35 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Female | 1,331 | 3.59 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Male | 548 | 3.97 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
47.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,091 | 7.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,300 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,192 | 14.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 798 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 3,895 | 26.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,202 | 14.82% |
| Some College | 3,385 | 22.77% |
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 | 8,725 | 5,760 | 1,069 |
| White | 4,595 | 4,388 | 1,484 |
| 2+ Races | 3,667 | 2,351 | 517 |
| Other Race | 1,560 | 1,049 | 260 |
| Black | 541 | 518 | 127 |
| Asian | 489 | 420 | 172 |
| Islander | 89 | 73 | 31 |
| Native American | 85 | 31 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,238 | $56,823 | $40,652 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,167 | $108,750 | $54,659 |
| High School Graduate | $31,045 | $33,327 | $28,887 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,653 | $45,625 | $20,774 |
| Overall | $39,653 | $44,388 | $32,387 |
| Some College | $48,161 | $48,301 | $47,569 |
$39,653
Average Earnings
$44,388
Average Male
$32,387
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.87% of Port Hueneme residents speak only English, while 47.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,483 | 1,898 | 14.08% |
| Multiple | 5,491 | 839 | 15.28% |
| Other | 2,435 | 617 | 25.34% |
| White | 5,679 | 596 | 10.49% |
| Black | 552 | 111 | 20.11% |
| Asian | 496 | 19 | 3.83% |
| Native | 111 | 10 | 9.01% |
13%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.57%
Male Poverty Rate
15.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Hueneme is Other, with 25.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Hueneme is Asian, with 3.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.36% |
| High School | 12.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.06% |
| Some College | 7.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.75% |
| Female Employed | 7.18% |
| Male Employed | 3.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,007 | $88,266 |
| Households | $71,695 | $87,425 |
| Married Families | $84,724 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,665 | $74,081 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
734
Number of Veterans
653
Male Veterans
81
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 291 |
| Second Gulf War | 241 |
| First Gulf War | 194 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 209 |
| 55 to 64 | 168 |
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 122 |
| 75+ | 110 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 5.37% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 1.55% |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 3.08% |
| Black | 62 | 13.19% |
| Other Race | 50 | 2.87% |
| Asian | 23 | 5.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
55.3%
Born in Port Hueneme
75.27%
Native Born
24.73%
Foreign Born
11.17%
Non Citizen
13.56%
Naturalized
75.27% of Port Hueneme residents were born in the United States, with 55.3% having been born in California. 11.17% 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% |