Thousand Oaks, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Thousand Oaks, California is 125,676 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest city in California. The median household income is $134,367, the median home value is $951,200, and the median age is 44.5.
The population has declined 2.0% since 2010 (126,732 → 124,229).
125,676
Population
2274
People / sq mi
$134,367
Median Income
$951,200
Median Home Value
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Thousand Oaks covers 55.3 sq mi of land at 2274 people per square mile.
About Thousand Oaks, CA
In Thousand Oaks, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $951,200. Thousand Oaks is a city in California with a population of 125,676. It ranks #48 among cities in California by population.
Median household income is $134,367, above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.6% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $951,200, with typical rent around $2,580.
About 50.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 21.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Thousand Oaks — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Thousand Oaks city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Thousand Oaks city had a population of 126,732 in 2010 and 124,229 in 2024, a -2.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 128,636 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.14%.
124,229
Population (2024)
126,732
Population (2010)
128,636
Peak (2014)
-0.14%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 126,732 |
| 2011 | 127,325 |
| 2012 | 127,657 |
| 2013 | 128,224 |
| 2014 | 128,636 |
| 2015 | 128,632 |
| 2016 | 128,480 |
| 2017 | 128,229 |
| 2018 | 127,279 |
| 2019 | 126,813 |
| 2020 | 126,814 |
| 2021 | 126,075 |
| 2022 | 124,728 |
| 2023 | 124,074 |
| 2024 | 124,229 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$134,367
Median Household Income
$64,448
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$951,200
Median Home Value
$2,580
Median Rent
70.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.6%
High School+
50.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
66.9%
Public Transit
21.2%
Work From Home
24.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.5%
Foreign Born
76.2%
Non-English at Home
5.0%
Veterans
10.4%
With Disability
95.3%
Health Insurance
95.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.0% |
| Information | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9.5% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thousand Oaks, California has a population of 125,676 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Thousand Oaks, California is $134,367, with 4.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Thousand Oaks, California is $951,200, with median monthly rent at $2,580 and a homeownership rate of 70.1%.
The median age in Thousand Oaks, California is 44.5 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has declined 2.0% since 2010 (126,732 → 124,229).
Thousand Oaks city, CA Climate
Thousand Oaks city, CA has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F) and receives about 404 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.9°C
Avg Temp
404
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 54° | 87 mm |
| February | 13° / 55° | 87 mm |
| March | 14° / 56° | 68 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 25 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 4 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 1 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 0 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 2 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 5 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 8 mm |
| November | 15° / 59° | 57 mm |
| December | 13° / 55° | 60 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Thousand Oaks city, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Thousand Oaks city, CA are typically September, July and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 6°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.