Ojai, CA Demographics

A map of Ojai's Population by Race

Ojai, California has an estimated population of 7,577, a less than 1% change from the 7,637 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.5% White, 19.6% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ojai, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ojai has become 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 Ojai, that probability was 44.5% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ojai is ranked the 554th 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). Ojai was ranked the 551st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ojai's White Population

5,340 residents of Ojai, or 70.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ojai is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Ojai ranks 524th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojai's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Ojai's population has decreased from 71.8% to 70.5%.

Ojai is more White than neighboring Meiners Oaks (52.8% White), Oak View (59.4% White), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (51.2% White), and Saticoy (5.1% White). Ojai is less White than neighboring Mira Monte (81.3% White).

Ojai's Black Population

24 residents of Ojai, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ojai is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Ojai ranks 1186th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojai's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Black residents' share of Ojai's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Ojai is more Black than neighboring Mira Monte (0% Black), Oak View (0.1% Black), and Saticoy (0% Black). Ojai is less Black than neighboring Meiners Oaks (0.8% Black), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (1.5% Black).

Ojai's Asian Population

391 residents of Ojai, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ojai is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Ojai ranks 663rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojai's Asian population has grown by an estimated 73.8%. Asian residents' share of Ojai's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.2%.

Ojai is more Asian than neighboring Mira Monte (0.6% Asian), Oak View (0.8% Asian), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (4.9% Asian), and Saticoy (0.9% Asian). Ojai is less Asian than neighboring Meiners Oaks (5.3% Asian).

Ojai's Hispanic Population

1,486 residents of Ojai, or 19.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ojai is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ojai ranks 888th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojai's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ojai's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.6%.

Ojai is more Hispanic than neighboring Mira Monte (14.3% Hispanic). Ojai is less Hispanic than neighboring Meiners Oaks (30.5% Hispanic), Oak View (36.8% Hispanic), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (36% Hispanic), and Saticoy (93.6% Hispanic).

Ojai's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Ojai, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ojai is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ojai ranks 998th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojai's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ojai's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Ojai is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meiners Oaks (0% Native American/Other), Oak View (0.1% Native American/Other), and Saticoy (0% Native American/Other). Ojai is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mira Monte (2% Native American/Other), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (0.7% Native American/Other).

Ojai's Multiracial Population

303 residents of Ojai, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ojai is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ojai ranks 786th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojai's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Ojai's population has decreased from 4.7% to 4.0%.

Ojai is more Multiracial than neighboring Mira Monte (1.8% Multiracial), Oak View (2.8% Multiracial), and Saticoy (0.4% Multiracial). Ojai is less Multiracial than neighboring Meiners Oaks (10.6% 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.