Port Hueneme, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Port Hueneme | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,644 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4425.7 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.28% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,122 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Port Hueneme grew by 6.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,816 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Port Hueneme has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Port Hueneme | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,750 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.90% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Port Hueneme is about 20% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Port Hueneme | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $449,999 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,114 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 46.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Port Hueneme is about 17.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,114 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Port Hueneme spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 212 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Port Hueneme | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 212 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,563 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,742 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Port Hueneme is 25 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Port Hueneme has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Port Hueneme | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Port Hueneme has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Port Hueneme | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Port Hueneme, California.
What is the population of Port Hueneme, California?
The population of Port Hueneme, California is 20,644, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Port Hueneme, California?
The population density of Port Hueneme, California is 4425.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Port Hueneme, California?
The median household income in Port Hueneme, California is $77,750, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Port Hueneme, California?
The median home price in Port Hueneme, California is $449,999, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Hueneme, California?
The unemployment rate in Port Hueneme, California is 7.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.