Ventura County, CA Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Ventura County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 831,651 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 376.8 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.21% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 277,662 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ventura County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Ventura County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,973 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.59% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Ventura County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $753,855 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,248 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Ventura County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Ventura County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Ventura County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.96 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Ventura County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ventura County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |