Population 7,236 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Winds
Household size in South Winds
| Period | South Winds | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.61 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.90 | 3.23 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 5.28 | 3.25 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.86 | 3.11 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in South Winds are large by national standards, averaging 4.86 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 4.61 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Oxnard neighborhood has larger households.
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 South Winds
| Period | South Winds | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7 | 37.0 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.5 | 38.1 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.6 | 39.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 25.5 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +3.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
South Winds is young: half of its residents are under 25.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward families with many children. The median age has climbed from 20.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Oxnard neighborhood is younger.
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 South Winds
| Period | South Winds | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 12.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in South Winds: 22.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 8.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Winds
Renters in South Winds
| Period | South Winds | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 33.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 35.5% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 36.8% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 83.7% | 35.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in South Winds: 83.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 23.0% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.1 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Oxnard neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
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 South Winds
| Period | South Winds | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 5.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in South Winds than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.1 points, even as the national rate fell. Among Oxnard's 21 neighborhoods, though, only two have a higher 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 South Winds
| Period | South Winds | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1975 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1976 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1976 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1978 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in South Winds is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 South Winds
| Period | South Winds | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,110 | $1,529 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,219 | $1,601 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,422 | $2,005 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,653 | $2,498 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$542 | +$969 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Winds costs $1,653 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Oxnard area ($2,498). Rent has climbed $542 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.9% 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 South Winds
Bachelor's degrees in South Winds
| Period | South Winds | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 33.0% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 35.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Winds: 6.9% 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 0.8 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Oxnard neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
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 South Winds
| Period | South Winds | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 81.0% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 81.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 40.1% | 84.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 84.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over six in ten adults in South Winds never finished high school, well above the national share: only 36.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. South Winds has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Oxnard neighborhood.
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 South Winds
| Period | South Winds | Oxnard area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in South Winds is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, mirroring the country. 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).
South Winds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Winds | 4.86 | 25.5 | 22.5% | 83.7% | 6.7% | 1970 | $1,653 | 6.9% | 36.9% | 5.1% |
| Cypress | 4.17 | 31.5 | 23.9% | 59.0% | 5.6% | 1996 | $1,670 | 11.5% | 58.2% | 8.7% |
| Bryce Canyon North | 5.16 | 30.4 | 16.1% | 52.0% | 3.5% | 1957 | $2,110 | 8.1% | 61.9% | 9.1% |
| Cal-Gisler | 4.74 | 30.0 | 25.6% | 34.5% | 4.1% | 1959 | $1,541 | 15.2% | 61.6% | 1.7% |
| Kamala Park | 4.57 | 31.5 | 27.5% | 62.4% | 3.5% | 1959 | $1,809 | 8.0% | 53.0% | 9.6% |
| Lemonwood Eastmont | 4.72 | 34.4 | 17.3% | 27.4% | 2.7% | 1977 | $2,381 | 11.6% | 55.9% | 5.2% |
| Bartolo Square North | 4.38 | 36.2 | 16.4% | 27.4% | 5.4% | 1963 | $2,445 | 9.4% | 62.5% | 3.6% |
| Marina West | 3.94 | 37.2 | 21.3% | 33.2% | 5.8% | 1976 | $2,533 | 26.3% | 76.5% | 5.1% |
| Via Marina | 2.71 | 44.9 | 2.8% | 39.2% | 10.0% | 1976 | $2,317 | 34.2% | 85.1% | 6.9% |
| Sea View Estates | 3.87 | 30.8 | 27.4% | 31.6% | 6.6% | 1982 | $1,907 | 25.0% | 78.9% | 5.7% |
| Wilson | 3.45 | 34.3 | 9.0% | 63.8% | 5.2% | 1950 | $1,629 | 17.0% | 52.5% | 5.6% |
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 South Winds. 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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