Ventura County, CA

County

Cities in Ventura County

San Buenaventura (Ventura)

Neighborhoods in Ventura County

Neighborhood

Ventura, CA

Spanish Hills / Sterling Hills

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Ventura

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.1%

Households with Children

32.8%

School Enrollment K-12

91,066

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.0%
Working Age (35-54): 25.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.2%
Seniors (65+): 17.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.8%
High School / GED: 19.3%
Some College or Associate's: 29.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.5%
Single Parents: 9.3%
Couples & Adults: 39.4%
Living Alone: 27.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 44.3%
Asian: 7.1%
Black or African American: 1.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 31.0%
South Asian: 21.0%
Southeast Asian: 42.5%
Central Asian: 0.4%
Other Asian: 5.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 86.8%
Puerto Rican: 1.2%
Cuban: 0.7%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 4.9%
South American: 2.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.9%
Other White: 61.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 11.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 61.6%
Spanish: 30.2%
European & Indo-European: 3.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.1%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 7.2%
Not Enrolled: 74.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources