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San Buenaventura (Ventura), California Population 2026

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

The population of San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is 109,900 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest city in California. The median household income is $100,407, the median home value is $778,700, and the median age is 41.0.

The population has grown 2.2% since 2010 (107,435 → 109,831).

109,900

Population

5024

People / sq mi

$100,407

Median Income

$778,700

Median Home Value

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San Buenaventura (Ventura) covers 21.9 sq mi of land at 5024 people per square mile.

About San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

In San Buenaventura (Ventura), home values do the distinguishing — a median of $778,700. With 109,900 residents, San Buenaventura (Ventura) is a city in California.

Households take in a median $100,407, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. About 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $778,700, with typical rent around $2,101.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 41.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 14.2% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in San Buenaventura (Ventura) — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

San Buenaventura (Ventura) city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of San Buenaventura (Ventura) city had a population of 107,435 in 2010 and 109,831 in 2024, a 2.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 110,731 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.16%.

2018 · 111K20102024
San Buenaventura (Ventura) city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

109,831

Population (2024)

107,435

Population (2010)

110,731

Peak (2018)

0.16%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010107,435
2011108,306
2012109,002
2013109,339
2014109,535
2015109,668
2016109,893
2017110,093
2018110,731
2019109,106
2020110,632
2021109,991
2022109,374
2023109,473
2024109,831

Race & Ethnicity

White68.4%
Black or African American1.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$100,407

Median Household Income

$49,411

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$778,700

Median Home Value

$2,101

Median Rent

55.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.2%

High School+

41.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.7%

Drive Alone

73.5%

Public Transit

14.2%

Work From Home

24.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

20.7%

Foreign Born

75.9%

Non-English at Home

6.5%

Veterans

13.4%

With Disability

94.3%

Health Insurance

95.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.9%
Public Administration8.1%
Manufacturing7.9%
Construction5.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.9%
Information4.6%
Retail Trade3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing2.6%
Agriculture & Mining2.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Buenaventura (Ventura), California has a population of 109,900 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest city in California.

The median household income in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is $100,407, with 6.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is $778,700, with median monthly rent at $2,101 and a homeownership rate of 55.9%.

The median age in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is 41.0 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The population has grown 2.2% since 2010 (107,435 → 109,831).

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

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