Oxnard, California

The City of Oxnard is the largest city in Ventura County in terms of population, as well as one of the world's most important agricultural centers, with it's distinction as the strawberry and lima bean capital. It was incorporated as a city in California in 1903, and named after the Oxnard brothers who opened a sugar factory on it?s plains in 1882. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 170,358, but a May 1, 2005 California Department of Finance estimate shows the city's population at just over 200,000, with the Oxnard-Ventura Metropolitan Area at nearly half a million people.

People and Culture

Demographics

The 2005 population of Oxnard is estimated to be over 200,000 people. As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 170,358 people, 43,576 households, and 34,947 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,598.8/km² (6,729.7/mi²). There are 45,166 housing units at an average density of 689.0/km² (1,784.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 42.08% White, 3.78% African American, 1.26% Native American, 7.39% Asian, 0.41% Pacific Islander, 40.36% from other races, and 4.72% from two or more races. 66.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Census - 2000 - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 43,576 households out of which 46.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% are married couples living together, 14.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% are non-families. 14.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.85 and the average family size is 4.16.

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In the city the population is spread out with 31.8% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.0 males.

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The median income for a household in the city is $48,603, and the median income for a family is $49,150. Males have a median income of $30,643 versus $25,381 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,288. 15.1% of the population and 11.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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