Ventura County, California's estimated 2024 population is 826,309 with a growth rate of -0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ventura County, California is the 12th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 825,144 and has seen a growth of 0.14% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 809,904 | -3,281 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 813,185 | -3,281 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 816,466 | -3,281 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 819,747 | -3,281 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 823,028 | -3,281 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 826,309 | -3,281 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 829,590 | -3,281 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 832,871 | -6,600 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 839,471 | -3,900 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 843,371 | -832 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 844,203 | -3,019 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 847,222 | -1,042 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 848,264 | 1,343 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 846,921 | 1,322 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 845,599 | 3,486 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 842,113 | 4,384 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 837,729 | 4,442 | 0.53% |
| 2012 | 833,287 | 3,379 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 829,908 | 4,764 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 825,144 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 669,016 | 139,842 | 26.43% |
| 1980 | 529,174 | 152,744 | 40.58% |
| 1970 | 376,430 | 177,292 | 89.03% |
| 1960 | 199,138 | 84,491 | 73.7% |
| 1950 | 114,647 | 44,962 | 64.52% |
| 1940 | 69,685 | 14,709 | 26.76% |
| 1930 | 54,976 | 26,252 | 91.39% |
| 1920 | 28,724 | 10,377 | 56.56% |
| 1910 | 18,347 | 3,980 | 27.7% |
| 1900 | 14,367 | 4,296 | 42.66% |
| 1890 | 10,071 | 4,998 | 98.52% |
| 1880 | 5,073 | -804,831 | -99.37% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 544,398 | 64.65% |
| Two or more races | 138,883 | 16.49% |
| Other race | 70,380 | 8.36% |
| Asian | 60,951 | 7.24% |
| Black or African American | 15,042 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 10,595 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,760 | 0.21% |
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 | 275,653 | 3 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Married | 149,772 | 3.6 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Non Family | 77,604 | 1.35 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Female | 32,741 | 3.81 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 15,536 | 3.75 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34,261 | 5.95% |
| Associates Degree | 58,278 | 10.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 125,787 | 21.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 74,150 | 12.87% |
| High School Graduate | 113,287 | 19.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50,005 | 8.68% |
| Some College | 120,206 | 20.87% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 284,389 | 274,535 | 127,267 |
| Hispanic | 216,865 | 146,970 | 33,224 |
| 2+ Races | 79,609 | 58,477 | 17,737 |
| Asian | 46,063 | 43,138 | 27,984 |
| Other Race | 45,403 | 30,507 | 6,703 |
| Black | 10,508 | 9,739 | 4,001 |
| Native American | 6,223 | 3,538 | 934 |
| Islander | 1,224 | 967 | 309 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,051 | $89,374 | $60,392 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,003 | $120,021 | $80,293 |
| High School Graduate | $38,823 | $44,221 | $32,205 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,518 | $33,218 | $24,012 |
| Overall | $51,579 | $59,220 | $43,441 |
| Some College | $50,760 | $60,942 | $41,884 |
$51,579
Average Earnings
$59,220
Average Male
$43,441
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.02% of Ventura County, California residents speak only English, while 37.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 360,872 | 42,361 | 11.74% |
| White | 362,093 | 25,060 | 6.92% |
| Multiple | 136,839 | 12,487 | 9.13% |
| Other | 68,544 | 7,746 | 11.3% |
| Asian | 60,465 | 3,503 | 5.79% |
| Native | 10,406 | 1,998 | 19.2% |
| Black | 14,343 | 1,373 | 9.57% |
| Islander | 1,725 | 96 | 5.57% |
8.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.26%
Male Poverty Rate
9.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ventura County, California is Native, with 19.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ventura County, California is Islander, with 5.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.26% |
| High School | 10.05% |
| Some College | 6.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.92% |
| Female Employed | 4.25% |
| Male Employed | 3.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,726 | $150,878 |
| Households | $102,141 | $135,094 |
| Married Families | $133,301 | $169,210 |
| Non Families | $62,024 | $84,775 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35,218
Number of Veterans
32,324
Male Veterans
2,894
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12,975 |
| Second Gulf War | 7,742 |
| First Gulf War | 7,213 |
| Korea | 2,342 |
| World War II | 800 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10,254 |
| 65 to 74 | 9,065 |
| 35 to 54 | 7,775 |
| 55 to 64 | 5,236 |
| 18 to 34 | 2,888 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,991 | 6.25% |
| Hispanic | 7,068 | 2.74% |
| 2+ Races | 2,873 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 2,204 | 4.38% |
| Other Race | 1,579 | 2.98% |
| Black | 1,251 | 10.7% |
| Native American | 232 | 3.05% |
| Islander | 88 | 6.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
60.69%
Born in Ventura County, California
78.56%
Native Born
21.44%
Foreign Born
10.2%
Non Citizen
11.24%
Naturalized
78.56% of Ventura County, California residents were born in the United States, with 60.69% having been born in California. 10.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.