Meiners Oaks, CA Demographics
A map of Meiners Oaks's Population by Race
Meiners Oaks, California has an estimated population of 3,934, a less than 1% change from the 3,911 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.8% White, 30.5% Hispanic, 10.6% Multiracial, 5.3% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Meiners Oaks, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Meiners Oaks has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Meiners Oaks, that probability was 52.3% in 2020 and 61.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Meiners Oaks is ranked the 712th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Meiners Oaks was ranked the 716th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Meiners Oaks's White Population
2,078 residents of Meiners Oaks, or 52.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Meiners Oaks is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Meiners Oaks ranks 737th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Meiners Oaks's White population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. White residents' share of Meiners Oaks's population has decreased from 62.1% to 52.8%.
Meiners Oaks is more White than neighboring San Buenaventura (Ventura) (51.2% White), and Saticoy (5.1% White). Meiners Oaks is less White than neighboring Ojai (70.5% White), Mira Monte (81.3% White), and Oak View (59.4% White).
Meiners Oaks's Black Population
31 residents of Meiners Oaks, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Meiners Oaks is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Meiners Oaks ranks 1059th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Meiners Oaks's Black population has grown by an estimated 63.2%. Black residents' share of Meiners Oaks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Meiners Oaks is more Black than neighboring Ojai (0.3% Black), Mira Monte (0% Black), Oak View (0.1% Black), and Saticoy (0% Black). Meiners Oaks is less Black than neighboring San Buenaventura (Ventura) (1.5% Black).
Meiners Oaks's Asian Population
208 residents of Meiners Oaks, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Meiners Oaks is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Meiners Oaks ranks 975th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Meiners Oaks's Asian population has grown by an estimated 252.5%. Asian residents' share of Meiners Oaks's population has increased from 1.5% to 5.3%.
Meiners Oaks is more Asian than neighboring Ojai (5.2% Asian), Mira Monte (0.6% Asian), Oak View (0.8% Asian), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (4.9% Asian), and Saticoy (0.9% Asian).
Meiners Oaks's Hispanic Population
1,200 residents of Meiners Oaks, or 30.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Meiners Oaks is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Meiners Oaks ranks 656th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Meiners Oaks's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Meiners Oaks's population has increased from 29.7% to 30.5%.
Meiners Oaks is more Hispanic than neighboring Ojai (19.6% Hispanic), and Mira Monte (14.3% Hispanic). Meiners Oaks is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak View (36.8% Hispanic), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (36% Hispanic), and Saticoy (93.6% Hispanic).
Meiners Oaks's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Meiners Oaks, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Meiners Oaks is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Meiners Oaks ranks 785th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Meiners Oaks's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Meiners Oaks's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.
Meiners Oaks is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ojai (0.4% Native American/Other), Mira Monte (2% Native American/Other), Oak View (0.1% Native American/Other), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (0.7% Native American/Other).
Meiners Oaks's Multiracial Population
417 residents of Meiners Oaks, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Meiners Oaks is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Meiners Oaks ranks 739th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Meiners Oaks's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 116.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Meiners Oaks's population has increased from 4.9% to 10.6%.
Meiners Oaks is more Multiracial than neighboring Ojai (4% Multiracial), Mira Monte (1.8% Multiracial), Oak View (2.8% Multiracial), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (5.7% Multiracial), and Saticoy (0.4% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.