Oxnard, CA — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 201,014 · California · Updated May 2026
Population
201,014
Median Income
$93,372
Home Price
$765,773
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Bachelor's+
19.6%
Full Demographics — Oxnard, CA
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 201,014 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 34.0 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 33.8% | 13.8% | |
| White | 36.9% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 1.8% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 6.6% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 77.0% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $93,372 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,413 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $77,230 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $765,773 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.9% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 503 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2388 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 28.4% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 12.8% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.9% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 19.2% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 15.6% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 12.0% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 61.2°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 15.3 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 7.9 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 27.1 min | 27.0 min |
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About Oxnard, CA
Oxnard is a city in California, United States. With a population of 201,014, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Oxnard shows stronger household income ($93,372 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg) and poverty rate (10.8% poverty rate vs 11.5% poverty rate US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 19.6% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.