Ventura is a CDP located in Luna County New Mexico. Ventura has a 2024 population of 865. Ventura is currently growing at a rate of 3.47% annually and its population has increased by 10.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 780 in 2020.
The average household income in Ventura is $42,051 with a poverty rate of 60.65%. The median age in Ventura is 41.2 years: 41.8 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ventura was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 663 | 80.27% |
| Other race | 137 | 16.59% |
| Asian | 26 | 3.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 286 | 2.89 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Married | 151 | 3.29 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 90 | 2.92 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.47 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
74.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 22.96% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 12.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 2.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 6.8% |
| High School Graduate | 316 | 53.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 0 | 0% |
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 | 328 | 257 | 29 |
| White | 234 | 157 | 23 |
| Other Race | 137 | 79 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $10,017 | $0 | $8,611 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $11,117 | $13,554 | $10,107 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$11,117
Average Earnings
$13,554
Average Male
$10,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.19% of Ventura residents speak only English, while 49.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 559 | 412 | 73.7% |
| White | 241 | 63 | 26.14% |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Other | 137 | 21 | 15.33% |
60.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.33%
Male Poverty Rate
78.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ventura is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ventura is Other, with 15.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 71.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 57.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 69.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 55.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.78% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 24.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 70.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $24,161 | $40,287 |
| Households | $24,342 | $42,051 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $45,393 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 4.94% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 6.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
27.8%
Labor Force Participation
27.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
63.8%
Born in Ventura
92.74%
Native Born
7.26%
Foreign Born
3.15%
Non Citizen
4.12%
Naturalized
92.74% of Ventura residents were born in the United States, with 63.8% having been born in New Mexico. 3.15% 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 | 865 | 29 | 3.47% |
| 2023 | 836 | 28 | 3.47% |
| 2022 | 808 | 56 | 7.45% |
| 2021 | 752 | -28 | -3.59% |
| 2020 | 780 | 66 | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 714 | 311 | 77.17% |
| 2018 | 403 | 15 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 388 | 164 | 73.21% |
| 2016 | 224 | 41 | 22.4% |
| 2015 | 183 | -102 | -35.79% |
| 2014 | 285 | 21 | 7.95% |
| 2013 | 264 | -154 | -36.84% |
| 2012 | 418 | 12 | 2.96% |
| 2011 | 406 | -62 | -13.25% |
| 2010 | 468 | 0 | 0% |