Population 5,297 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carriage Square
Household size in Carriage Square
| Period | Carriage Square | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.33 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.89 | 3.23 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.92 | 3.25 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.90 | 3.11 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.57 | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Carriage Square are large by national standards, averaging 3.90 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.33 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Carriage Square
| Period | Carriage Square | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 37.0 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 38.1 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 39.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Carriage Square is 37.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.9, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Oxnard neighborhoods, though, Carriage Square is older than most.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Carriage Square
| Period | Carriage Square | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 12.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Carriage Square than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 12.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Compared with other Oxnard neighborhoods, though, Carriage Square has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Carriage Square
Renters in Carriage Square
| Period | Carriage Square | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.1% | 33.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.0% | 35.5% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.9% | 36.8% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.1% | 35.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Carriage Square rent: 58.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 28.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Carriage Square
| Period | Carriage Square | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 6.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 5.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 6.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.2% of homes in Carriage Square are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 10.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Oxnard neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Carriage Square
| Period | Carriage Square | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1975 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1976 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1976 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1978 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −7 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Carriage Square is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Carriage Square
| Period | Carriage Square | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,229 | $1,529 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,472 | $1,601 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,769 | $2,005 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,965 | $2,498 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$736 | +$969 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Carriage Square costs $1,965 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Oxnard area ($2,498). Rent has climbed $736 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 26.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Carriage Square
Bachelor's degrees in Carriage Square
| Period | Carriage Square | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 33.0% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 35.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Carriage Square: 15.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Carriage Square
| Period | Carriage Square | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 81.0% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.4% | 81.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.8% | 84.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.1% | 84.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Carriage Square never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.5 points, as it has nationally. Compared with other Oxnard neighborhoods, though, Carriage Square has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Carriage Square
| Period | Carriage Square | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 9.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Carriage Square runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Carriage Square compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Square | 3.90 | 37.3 | 12.7% | 58.1% | 2.2% | 1964 | $1,965 | 15.3% | 78.1% | 4.1% |
| Wilson | 3.45 | 34.3 | 9.0% | 63.8% | 5.2% | 1950 | $1,629 | 17.0% | 52.5% | 5.6% |
| Orchard | 3.09 | 37.2 | 11.1% | 49.7% | 4.6% | 1980 | $2,157 | 26.7% | 74.0% | 12.0% |
| Sierra Linda | 4.07 | 29.1 | 25.5% | 62.5% | 4.2% | 1970 | $1,897 | 10.0% | 67.5% | 8.7% |
| West Village | 4.40 | 36.4 | 13.2% | 20.3% | 6.8% | 1994 | $2,381 | 21.2% | 71.6% | 4.5% |
| La Colonia | 4.62 | 29.6 | 35.4% | 83.7% | 6.3% | 1969 | $1,600 | 6.1% | 49.3% | 7.9% |
| Rio Lindo | 3.21 | 37.6 | 13.4% | 28.7% | 2.8% | 1989 | $2,882 | 28.3% | 77.9% | 5.0% |
| South Bank | 3.47 | 33.0 | 12.9% | 54.5% | 2.7% | 1989 | $2,353 | 26.1% | 69.3% | 7.3% |
| El Rio | 4.17 | 32.4 | 19.8% | 44.1% | 3.6% | 1967 | $2,078 | 9.2% | 57.3% | 9.2% |
| East Village Oxnard | 3.43 | 34.3 | 13.1% | 69.7% | 5.4% | 2003 | $2,799 | 31.1% | 79.1% | 6.3% |
| Bartolo Square North | 4.38 | 36.2 | 16.4% | 27.4% | 5.4% | 1963 | $2,445 | 9.4% | 62.5% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Carriage Square. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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