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Population Review

Oxnard, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Oxnard, California is 201,014 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest city in California. The median household income is $93,372, the median home value is $617,800, and the median age is 34.0.

The population has grown 1.0% since 2010 (198,539 → 200,616).

201,014

Population

7573

People / sq mi

$93,372

Median Income

$617,800

Median Home Value

Oxnard covers 26.5 sq mi of land at 7573 people per square mile.

About Oxnard, CA

Oxnard is a city in California with a population of 201,014. It ranks #22 among cities in California by population. The median age is 34.0, younger than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Oxnard is $93,372, above the US median of $74,580. 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $617,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,962. The homeownership rate of 53.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Oxnard reflects 19.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.1 minutes each way.

Oxnard city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Oxnard city had a population of 198,539 in 2010 and 200,616 in 2024, a 1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 209,271 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.08%.

2018 · 209K20102024

200,616

Population (2024)

198,539

Population (2010)

209,271

Peak (2018)

0.08%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010198,539
2011199,968
2012201,105
2013202,835
2014204,560
2015206,228
2016207,455
2017208,831
2018209,271
2019208,881
2020201,908
2021201,774
2022200,499
2023199,764
2024200,616

Race & Ethnicity

White36.9%
Black or African American1.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.2%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$93,372

Median Household Income

$30,413

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$617,800

Median Home Value

$1,962

Median Rent

53.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

69.2%

High School+

19.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

75.3%

Public Transit

6.6%

Work From Home

25.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

7.3%

Foreign Born

32.4%

Non-English at Home

4.0%

Veterans

9.9%

With Disability

85.0%

Health Insurance

96.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management17.0%
Agriculture & Mining11.6%
Manufacturing11.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.9%
Construction7.2%
Public Administration5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.0%
Retail Trade4.4%
Information3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%

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Common questions about Oxnard, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Oxnard, California has a population of 201,014 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest city in California.

The median household income in Oxnard, California is $93,372, with 8.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Oxnard, California is $617,800, with median monthly rent at $1,962 and a homeownership rate of 53.9%.

The median age in Oxnard, California is 34.0 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The population has grown 1.0% since 2010 (198,539 → 200,616).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.