Lompoc is a city located in Santa Barbara County California. Lompoc has a 2024 population of 42,592. Lompoc is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,402 in 2020.
The average household income in Lompoc is $84,933 with a poverty rate of 16.82%. The median age in Lompoc is 34.5 years: 34.6 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lompoc was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,381 | 44.23% |
| Two or more races | 11,362 | 25.93% |
| Other race | 8,801 | 20.08% |
| Black or African American | 1,707 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1,428 | 3.26% |
| Native American | 1,059 | 2.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.18% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,853 | 2.95 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Married | 5,971 | 3.82 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Non Family | 4,258 | 1.24 | 38 | 62 |
| Female | 2,424 | 3.67 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Male | 1,200 | 3.2 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
49.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,632 | 13.17% |
| Associates Degree | 2,331 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,544 | 9.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 981 | 3.56% |
| High School Graduate | 6,967 | 25.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,178 | 15.15% |
| Some College | 6,936 | 25.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,816 | 8,568 | 928 |
| White | 9,690 | 8,643 | 1,925 |
| 2+ Races | 5,730 | 3,479 | 353 |
| Other Race | 4,942 | 2,474 | 325 |
| Black | 1,358 | 1,069 | 221 |
| Asian | 993 | 840 | 308 |
| Native American | 685 | 502 | 134 |
| Islander | 55 | 55 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,144 | $59,429 | $70,940 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,278 | $101,053 | $83,750 |
| High School Graduate | $35,631 | $36,802 | $32,467 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,608 | $34,092 | $24,472 |
| Overall | $39,838 | $42,935 | $35,218 |
| Some College | $47,987 | $50,268 | $41,529 |
$39,838
Average Earnings
$42,935
Average Male
$35,218
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.29% of Lompoc residents speak only English, while 45.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25,712 | 5,146 | 20.01% |
| Multiple | 11,260 | 2,615 | 23.22% |
| Other | 8,704 | 1,573 | 18.07% |
| White | 11,339 | 1,413 | 12.46% |
| Black | 1,303 | 269 | 20.64% |
| Native | 979 | 63 | 6.44% |
| Asian | 1,274 | 51 | 4% |
16.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.77%
Male Poverty Rate
17.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lompoc is Multiple, with 23.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lompoc is Asian, with 4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.14% |
| Some College | 11.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.19% |
| Female Employed | 6.94% |
| Male Employed | 5.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,123 | $92,413 |
| Households | $70,038 | $84,933 |
| Married Families | $90,930 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,885 | $60,065 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,189
Number of Veterans
1,987
Male Veterans
202
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 776 |
| First Gulf War | 528 |
| Second Gulf War | 487 |
| Korea | 100 |
| World War II | 56 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 542 |
| 35 to 54 | 516 |
| 75+ | 472 |
| 55 to 64 | 424 |
| 18 to 34 | 235 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,551 | 9.86% |
| Hispanic | 530 | 2.96% |
| 2+ Races | 195 | 2.74% |
| Black | 192 | 12.91% |
| Other Race | 168 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 65 | 6.19% |
| Native American | 18 | 2.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.16%
Born in Lompoc
76.09%
Native Born
23.91%
Foreign Born
15.21%
Non Citizen
8.69%
Naturalized
76.09% of Lompoc residents were born in the United States, with 60.16% having been born in California. 15.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 40,330 | -453 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 40,783 | -452 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 41,235 | -452 | -1.08% |
| 2026 | 41,687 | -453 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 42,140 | -452 | -1.06% |
| 2024 | 42,592 | -453 | -1.05% |
| 2023 | 43,045 | -806 | -1.84% |
| 2022 | 43,851 | 479 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 43,372 | -1,030 | -2.32% |
| 2020 | 44,402 | 1,892 | 4.45% |
| 2019 | 42,510 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 42,499 | -589 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 43,088 | -352 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 43,440 | -445 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 43,885 | 63 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 43,822 | 453 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 43,369 | 259 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 43,110 | 945 | 2.24% |
| 2011 | 42,165 | -133 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 42,298 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 41,103 | 3,454 | 9.17% |
| 1990 | 37,649 | 11,382 | 43.33% |
| 1980 | 26,267 | 983 | 3.89% |
| 1970 | 25,284 | 10,869 | 75.4% |
| 1960 | 14,415 | 8,895 | 161.14% |
| 1950 | 5,520 | 2,141 | 63.36% |
| 1940 | 3,379 | 534 | 18.77% |
| 1930 | 2,845 | 969 | 51.65% |
| 1920 | 1,876 | 394 | 26.59% |
| 1910 | 1,482 | 510 | 52.47% |
| 1900 | 972 | -43 | -4.24% |
| 1890 | 1,015 | 789 | 349.12% |
| 1880 | 226 | -40,104 | -99.44% |