Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oxnard, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

200,928

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

77.1%154,996

White

12.5%25,147

Asian

6.4%12,795

Two or More

1.8%3,617

Black

1.5%3,043

Other

0.2%499

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%458

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%373

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%2,787

High School Diploma

22.4%29,111

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%6,826

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%16,016

Associate's Degree

7.3%9,526

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%17,285

Master's Degree

4.5%5,809

Professional Degree

1%1,270

Doctorate

0.7%971

HS or Higher

68.9%

BA or Higher

19.5%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$652,700

Median Renti

$2,032

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.4%28,755

Renter-Occupied

45.6%24,073

Total Units

56,455

Homeownership

54.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%660

$50K–$100K

2.5%720

$100K–$150K

2%561

$150K–$200K

2.5%710

$200K–$300K

1.7%476

$300K–$500K

12.9%3,712

$500K–$1M

68%19,553

$1M+

8.2%2,363

Rent Distribution

Under $500

807

$500–$750

634

$750–$1,000

789

$1,000–$1,250

980

$1,250–$1,500

1,807

$1,500–$2,000

6,456

$2,000+

12,033

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%485

2010–2019

7.8%4,381

2000–2009

14.2%8,003

1990–1999

8.4%4,758

1980–1989

11.7%6,583

1970–1979

21.2%11,951

1960–1969

17.9%10,088

1950–1959

12.3%6,971

1940–1949

3.6%2,007

1939 or earlier

2.2%1,228

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.8%36,335

Electricity

19.3%10,174

No Fuel

10.2%5,396

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%575

Solar

0.4%237

Wood

0.1%75

Fuel Oil

0%26

Other

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,212

Mean Household Incomei

$117,303

Per Capita Incomei

$32,428

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

103,758

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%1,576

$10K–$15K

1.9%982

$15K–$20K

2%1,057

$20K–$25K

1.7%918

$25K–$30K

2.4%1,246

$30K–$35K

2.9%1,555

$35K–$40K

3%1,575

$40K–$45K

2.8%1,471

$45K–$50K

3.5%1,845

$50K–$60K

6.6%3,490

$60K–$75K

8.3%4,361

$75K–$100K

14.1%7,448

$100K–$125K

11.8%6,208

$125K–$150K

10.1%5,315

$150K–$200K

11.5%6,087

$200K+

14.6%7,694

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,639

Residentsi

5,617

Avg. Tenant Renti

$836/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing523 homes95% occupied$1,057/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers327 homes84% occupied$585/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8146 homes90% occupied$788/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC39 homes100% occupied$399/mo rent

811/PRAC24 homes97% occupied$442/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $96,212/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

71.7%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

17.6%

Low income$48K–$77K/yr

8.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $77K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

64.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91.2% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

68,72434.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

54,257

Philippines

6,182

Guatemala

527

China

298

India

276

Germany

266

Korea

239

United Kingdom

218

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

94,054

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

96,239

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,067(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.3%Insured

13.7%Uninsured