Port Hueneme, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Port Hueneme, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Port Hueneme | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,519 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4398.8 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.32% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,253 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Port Hueneme grew by 5.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,519 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Port Hueneme is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.2% of residents. That is 2.4 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,958 24.2% +2.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,871 23.7% on par
- Gen X 45–60 3,593 17.5% -2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,724 13.3% -2.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.1% of the people living in Port Hueneme and men 50.9%.
- Women 49.1% California 49.9%
- Men 50.9% California 50.1%
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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 | $88,487 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.14% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Port Hueneme is about 11% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Port Hueneme | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $449,999 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,226 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Port Hueneme is about 16.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,226 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Port Hueneme spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Port Hueneme | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.0 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.0 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,677 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| 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 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 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 | 2.73 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
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% |
Port Hueneme, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Port Hueneme, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hueneme, CA | 20,519 | $88,487 #3/3 | $449,999 #3/3 | 22.0 min #2/3 |
| Oxnard, CA | 180,642 | $95,281 | $793,253 | 25.9 min |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA | 86,510 | $102,178 | $735,016 | 18.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Port Hueneme, California.
How many people live in Port Hueneme, California?
About 20,519 people live in Port Hueneme, California, in 7,253 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 36.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Port Hueneme, California?
Averaged over its land area, Port Hueneme, California has 4,399 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 51 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Port Hueneme, California?
The median home costs 5.1 times the median household income ($449,999 against $88,487), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,226 a month takes about 30% of the median household's income, right at the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Port Hueneme, California?
Unemployment in Port Hueneme, California is 9.3%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Port Hueneme, California have a college degree?
18.6% of adults in Port Hueneme, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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