Moorpark, CA Demographics

A map of Moorpark's Population by Race

Moorpark, California has an estimated population of 35,854, a slight decrease from the 36,284 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.3% White, 34.4% Hispanic, 6.7% Asian, 5.3% Multiracial, 3.1% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moorpark, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moorpark is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Moorpark, that probability was 62.2% in 2020 and 62.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moorpark is ranked the 235th 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). Moorpark was ranked the 233rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moorpark's White Population

18,033 residents of Moorpark, or 50.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moorpark is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Moorpark ranks 927th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moorpark's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Moorpark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 50.3%.

Moorpark is more White than neighboring Fillmore (24% White). Moorpark is less White than neighboring Santa Rosa Valley (69.9% White), Thousand Oaks (62.3% White), Casa Conejo (50.7% White), and Somis (56.6% White).

Moorpark's Black Population

1,105 residents of Moorpark, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moorpark is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Moorpark ranks 525th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moorpark's Black population has grown by an estimated 90.8%. Black residents' share of Moorpark's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.1%.

Moorpark is more Black than neighboring Santa Rosa Valley (2.9% Black), Thousand Oaks (1.8% Black), Fillmore (0.5% Black), and Somis (0% Black). Moorpark is less Black than neighboring Casa Conejo (3.5% Black).

Moorpark's Asian Population

2,415 residents of Moorpark, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moorpark is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Moorpark ranks 334th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moorpark's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Asian residents' share of Moorpark's population has decreased from 8.7% to 6.7%.

Moorpark is more Asian than neighboring Fillmore (1.1% Asian), Casa Conejo (5.6% Asian), and Somis (6.3% Asian). Moorpark is less Asian than neighboring Santa Rosa Valley (11% Asian), and Thousand Oaks (8.7% Asian).

Moorpark's Hispanic Population

12,322 residents of Moorpark, or 34.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moorpark is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Moorpark ranks 587th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moorpark's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Moorpark's population has increased from 33.2% to 34.4%.

Moorpark is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Rosa Valley (11.1% Hispanic), Thousand Oaks (20.6% Hispanic), and Casa Conejo (24.4% Hispanic). Moorpark is less Hispanic than neighboring Fillmore (71.1% Hispanic), and Somis (35.2% Hispanic).

Moorpark's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Moorpark, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Moorpark is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Moorpark ranks 1253rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moorpark's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moorpark's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Moorpark is more Native American/Other than neighboring Somis (0% Native American/Other). Moorpark is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Rosa Valley (1.5% Native American/Other), Thousand Oaks (1.3% Native American/Other), Fillmore (0.3% Native American/Other), and Casa Conejo (8% Native American/Other).

Moorpark's Multiracial Population

1,904 residents of Moorpark, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moorpark is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Moorpark ranks 734th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moorpark's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Moorpark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Moorpark is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Rosa Valley (3.6% Multiracial), Fillmore (3.1% Multiracial), and Somis (1.9% Multiracial). Moorpark is less Multiracial than neighboring Casa Conejo (7.8% 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.