Oak View, CA Demographics

A map of Oak View's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,645	3,911	59.4%	62.9%
Hispanic	2,257	1,813	36.8%	29.2%
Multiracial	175	320	2.8%	5.1%
Asian	52	78	0.8%	1.3%
Native American/Other	8	75	0.1%	1.2%
Black	4	18	0.1%	0.3%

Oak View, California has an estimated population of 6,141, a slight decrease from the 6,215 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.4% White, 36.8% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oak View, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oak View 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 Oak View, that probability was 51.6% in 2020 and 51.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oak View is ranked the 609th 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). Oak View was ranked the 603rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oak View's White Population

3,645 residents of Oak View, or 59.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oak View is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Oak View ranks 715th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak View's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Oak View's population has decreased from 62.9% to 59.4%.

Oak View is more White than neighboring Meiners Oaks (52.8% White), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (51.2% White), and Saticoy (5.1% White). Oak View is less White than neighboring Mira Monte (81.3% White), and Ojai (70.5% White).

Oak View's Black Population

4 residents of Oak View, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oak View is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oak View ranks 1222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak View's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Black residents' share of Oak View's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Oak View is more Black than neighboring Mira Monte (0% Black), and Saticoy (0% Black). Oak View is less Black than neighboring Meiners Oaks (0.8% Black), Ojai (0.3% Black), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (1.5% Black).

Oak View's Asian Population

52 residents of Oak View, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oak View is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Oak View ranks 1056th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak View's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Oak View's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

Oak View is more Asian than neighboring Mira Monte (0.6% Asian). Oak View is less Asian than neighboring Meiners Oaks (5.3% Asian), Ojai (5.2% Asian), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (4.9% Asian), and Saticoy (0.9% Asian).

Oak View's Hispanic Population

2,257 residents of Oak View, or 36.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oak View is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oak View ranks 674th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak View's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Oak View's population has increased from 29.2% to 36.8%.

Oak View is more Hispanic than neighboring Mira Monte (14.3% Hispanic), Meiners Oaks (30.5% Hispanic), Ojai (19.6% Hispanic), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (36% Hispanic). Oak View is less Hispanic than neighboring Saticoy (93.6% Hispanic).

Oak View's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Oak View, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oak View is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oak View ranks 824th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak View's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oak View's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.1%.

Oak View is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meiners Oaks (0% Native American/Other), and Saticoy (0% Native American/Other). Oak View is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mira Monte (2% Native American/Other), Ojai (0.4% Native American/Other), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (0.7% Native American/Other).

Oak View's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Oak View, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oak View is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Oak View ranks 688th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak View's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Oak View's population has decreased from 5.1% to 2.8%.

Oak View is more Multiracial than neighboring Mira Monte (1.8% Multiracial), and Saticoy (0.4% Multiracial). Oak View is less Multiracial than neighboring Meiners Oaks (10.6% Multiracial), Ojai (4% Multiracial), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (5.7% 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.