Port Hueneme, CA Demographics

A map of Port Hueneme's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	11,949	12,645	55.4%	57.6%
White	7,171	6,207	33.2%	28.3%
Multiracial	928	797	4.3%	3.6%
Asian	877	1,202	4.1%	5.5%
Black	542	754	2.5%	3.4%
Native American/Other	115	349	0.5%	1.6%

Port Hueneme, California has an estimated population of 21,582, a slight decrease from the 21,954 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.4% Hispanic, 33.2% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, 2.5% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Hueneme, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Hueneme is ranked the 337th 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). Port Hueneme was ranked the 331st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Hueneme's White Population

7,171 residents of Port Hueneme, or 33.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Hueneme is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Port Hueneme ranks 1203rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Hueneme's White population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Port Hueneme's population has increased from 28.3% to 33.2%.

Port Hueneme is more White than neighboring Oxnard (12.5% White), El Rio (14.5% White), and Saticoy (5.1% White). Port Hueneme is less White than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (61.6% White), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (51.2% White).

Port Hueneme's Black Population

542 residents of Port Hueneme, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Hueneme is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Port Hueneme ranks 285th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Hueneme's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Black residents' share of Port Hueneme's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.5%.

Port Hueneme is more Black than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (0.6% Black), Oxnard (1.5% Black), El Rio (0.3% Black), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (1.5% Black), and Saticoy (0% Black).

Port Hueneme's Asian Population

877 residents of Port Hueneme, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Hueneme is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Port Hueneme ranks 451st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Hueneme's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Hueneme's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.1%.

Port Hueneme is more Asian than neighboring El Rio (0.3% Asian), and Saticoy (0.9% Asian). Port Hueneme is less Asian than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (4.8% Asian), Oxnard (6.4% Asian), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (4.9% Asian).

Port Hueneme's Hispanic Population

11,949 residents of Port Hueneme, or 55.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Hueneme is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Port Hueneme ranks 336th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Hueneme's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Hueneme's population has decreased from 57.6% to 55.4%.

Port Hueneme is more Hispanic than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (27.3% Hispanic), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (36% Hispanic). Port Hueneme is less Hispanic than neighboring Oxnard (77.1% Hispanic), El Rio (84.5% Hispanic), and Saticoy (93.6% Hispanic).

Port Hueneme's Native American/Other Population

115 residents of Port Hueneme, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Hueneme is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Hueneme ranks 579th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Hueneme's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Hueneme's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.5%.

Port Hueneme is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Rio (0% Native American/Other), and Saticoy (0% Native American/Other). Port Hueneme is less Native American/Other than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (2.1% Native American/Other), Oxnard (0.7% Native American/Other), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (0.7% Native American/Other).

Port Hueneme's Multiracial Population

928 residents of Port Hueneme, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Hueneme is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Port Hueneme ranks 1064th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Hueneme's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Hueneme's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.3%.

Port Hueneme is more Multiracial than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (3.7% Multiracial), Oxnard (1.8% Multiracial), El Rio (0.5% Multiracial), and Saticoy (0.4% Multiracial). Port Hueneme is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.