Population 6,037 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mira Monte
Household size in Mira Monte
| Period | Mira Monte | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 3.23 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 3.25 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 3.11 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Mira Monte has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 Mira Monte
| Period | Mira Monte | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 37.0 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.6 | 38.1 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 39.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.2 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Mira Monte skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.7, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 45 are older.
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 Mira Monte
| Period | Mira Monte | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mira Monte: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 55 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Mira Monte
Renters in Mira Monte
| Period | Mira Monte | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 33.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 35.5% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 36.8% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 35.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mira Monte is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 7.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Mira Monte
| Period | Mira Monte | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 5.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 6.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Mira Monte are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Oxnard area.
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 Mira Monte
| Period | Mira Monte | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1975 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1976 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1976 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1978 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Mira Monte is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Mira Monte
| Period | Mira Monte | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,396 | $1,529 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,436 | $1,601 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,796 | $2,005 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,137 | $2,498 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$741 | +$969 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mira Monte pays $2,137 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Oxnard area ($2,498). Rent has climbed $741 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Mira Monte
Bachelor's degrees in Mira Monte
| Period | Mira Monte | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 33.0% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 35.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Mira Monte as nationally: 37.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 Mira Monte
| Period | Mira Monte | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 81.0% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 81.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 84.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 84.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Mira Monte have finished high school (92.0%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 Mira Monte
| Period | Mira Monte | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mira Monte runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Mira Monte compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Monte | 2.42 | 50.2 | 5.3% | 16.6% | 4.9% | 1970 | $2,137 | 37.9% | 92.0% | 7.5% |
| Meiners Oaks | 2.87 | 50.0 | 9.1% | 8.3% | 15.4% | 1979 | $1,949 | 44.7% | 93.1% | 17.2% |
| Oak View | 2.69 | 46.9 | 3.7% | 18.8% | 5.6% | 1971 | $2,590 | 32.5% | 87.3% | 5.3% |
| Ojai | 2.41 | 48.8 | 11.1% | 35.7% | 8.9% | 1971 | $2,210 | 40.5% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Wheeler Springs | 2.06 | 50.2 | 5.3% | 22.6% | 26.1% | 1983 | $1,950 | 28.1% | 85.3% | 17.7% |
| San Buenaventura | 3.52 | 32.6 | 51.8% | 42.7% | 6.2% | 1994 | $1,929 | 38.2% | 92.1% | 2.0% |
| Sulphur Springs | 2.79 | 42.8 | 6.4% | 17.3% | 6.0% | 1994 | $1,906 | 45.2% | 91.7% | 3.5% |
| Santa Paula | 3.32 | 35.9 | 15.8% | 44.7% | 6.6% | 1970 | $1,870 | 15.3% | 68.2% | 6.8% |
| Carpinteria | 2.59 | 45.2 | 5.5% | 38.2% | 13.1% | 1975 | $2,514 | 45.3% | 86.2% | 3.5% |
| Toro Canyon | 2.10 | 58.6 | 1.4% | 37.7% | 13.0% | 1962 | $2,204 | 45.2% | 90.7% | 4.6% |
| Summerland | 2.16 | 51.7 | 3.9% | 34.9% | 21.1% | 1974 | $2,215 | 61.6% | 93.6% | 13.6% |
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 Mira Monte. 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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