Moorpark remained a relatively small community until the late 1970s and early 1980s when large scale development took place in many areas that were previously used for agriculture. Moorpark became a city when it was incorporated on July 1, 1983. The construction of homes, condominiums, and industrial manufacturing facilities brought many new families and businesses to Moorpark. New schools were built and older facilities were modernized to accommodate the larger population and the city has continued to grow with a current population of just over 34,000.