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Camarillo, CA

Camarillo is a city in Ventura County in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 70,741, an increase of 5,540 from the 65,201 counted in the 2010 Census. Camarillo is named for brothers Juan and Adolfo Camarillo, prominent Californios who owned Rancho Calleguas and founded the city. California State University, Channel Islands is housed on the former grounds of the Camarillo State Hospital.

At the time of European contact in the 18th century, Camarillo had been inhabited by the Chumash Indians for thousands of years.

Present-day Camarillo and the larger Oxnard Plain were portions of a paramount Chumash capital at the village of Muwu (today's Point Mugu). Simo'mo (CA-VEN-24), which translates to "the saltbush patch", was a Chumash village located upstream from Mugu Lagoon near the city of Camarillo. Caves with ancient pictographs are located in the area around Conejo Grade including a site used for religious ceremonies dating back to 500 A.D., where two Chumash villages were located: Lalimanux (Lalimanuc or Lalimanuh) and Kayɨwɨš or Kayiwish (Kawyis) (CA-VEN-243). The village of Kayɨwɨš (Chumash: "The Head") was first encountered by Europeans on the first Portola expedition on August 16, 1795.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.5 square miles (51 km2). 0.015 square miles (0.039 km2) of the area (0.08%) is water.

Camarillo is located in Pleasant Valley at the eastern end of the Oxnard Plain, with the Santa Susana Mountains to the north, the Camarillo Hills to the northwest, the Conejo Valley to the east, and the western reaches of the Santa Monica Mountains to the south.

The 2010 United States Census reported that Camarillo had a population of 65,201. The population density was 3,336.3 people per square mile (1,288.2 people/km2). The racial makeup of Camarillo was 48,947 (75.1%) White, 1,216 (1.9%) African American, 397 (0.6%) Native American, 6,633 (10.2%) Asian, 116 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 4,774 (7.3%) from other races, and 3,118 (4.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14,958 persons (22.9%).

Camarillo focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Camarillo’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Camarillo Family YMCA, and Fitness 19. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Camarillo, such as the Hill Canyon Trail and the Camarillo Grove Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Camarillo, CA are Camarillo Ranch, CAF SoCal – Commemorative Air Force SoCal Wing, and Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology.

Population: 69,881 (2024). ZIP code: 93010. Area code: 805. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Area: 19.70 sq mi (51.03 km2).

FAQs

Is Camarillo California a good place to live?

Living in Camarillo offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Camarillo, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Camarillo and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Camarillo are above average.

Is it safe to live in Camarillo CA?

Camarillo ranks fifteenth safest City in California, according to safewise.com, joining neighboring cities of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley, which are also ranked some of the safest cities in the State. Camarillo Police Department’s continual implementation of crime reduction and enforcement strategies, persistent efforts of the Community Resource Unit in support of youth and community groups, and Project H.O.P.E.’s direct support of the homeless population are some of the primary reasons why Camarillo continues to achieve such high safety rankings. “This is accomplished by maintaining the public’s trust through continued community outreach, fair and impartial treatment of those we encounter, and creating a zero tolerance for individuals intent on committing crime within the community,” said Commander Eric Tennessen, who serves as Camarillo’s Police Chief.

Is Camarillo CA a wealthy area?

The per capita income in Camarillo in 2018 was $52,817, which is upper middle income relative to California, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $211,268 for a family of four. However, Camarillo contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Camarillo

Camarillo’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness 

Camarillo Family YMCA 

Fitness 19

Hill Canyon Trail

Camarillo Grove Park

Camarillo Ranch

CAF SoCal – Commemorative Air Force SoCal Wing

Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

Safewise

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