Vandenberg AFB is a CDP located in Santa Barbara County California. Vandenberg AFB has a 2024 population of 3,738. Vandenberg AFB is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,646 in 2020.
The average household income in Vandenberg AFB is $79,028 with a poverty rate of 1.76%. The median age in Vandenberg AFB is 24.4 years: 24.6 years for males, and 24.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vandenberg AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,339 | 63.54% |
| Black or African American | 558 | 15.16% |
| Two or more races | 475 | 12.9% |
| Asian | 143 | 3.88% |
| Other race | 117 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.65% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,190 | 2.77 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 916 | 3.07 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 188 | 1.29 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 43 | 2.58 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 43 | 3.12 | 0 | 100 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 408 | 23.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 456 | 26.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 229 | 13.12% |
| High School Graduate | 293 | 16.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 359 | 20.57% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,020 | 1,020 | 388 |
| 2+ Races | 281 | 281 | 78 |
| Hispanic | 202 | 202 | 98 |
| Black | 173 | 173 | 54 |
| Asian | 95 | 95 | 88 |
| Other Race | 68 | 68 | 15 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,750 | $69,865 | $33,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,648 | $86,842 | $28,250 |
| High School Graduate | $21,932 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,073 | $59,068 | $32,148 |
| Some College | $47,308 | $49,611 | $41,827 |
$49,073
Average Earnings
$59,068
Average Male
$32,148
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.29% of Vandenberg AFB residents speak only English, while 10.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,868 | 58 | 3.1% |
1.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.97%
Male Poverty Rate
2.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vandenberg AFB is White, with 3.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vandenberg AFB is White, with 3.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 3.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.73% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.7% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,847 | $80,885 |
| Households | $69,031 | $79,028 |
| Married Families | $82,738 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,647 | $65,406 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.4%
Male Marriage Rate
78.2%
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
339
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
114
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 332 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 268 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 26.13% |
| Black | 111 | 76.55% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 26.94% |
| Other Race | 19 | 31.67% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 6 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80%
Labor Force Participation
25.3%
Employment Rate
11.4%
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
25.67%
Born in Vandenberg AFB
96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
1.98%
Naturalized
96.5% of Vandenberg AFB residents were born in the United States, with 25.67% having been born in California. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,738 | 28 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 3,710 | 29 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 3,681 | 43 | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 3,638 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 3,646 | 259 | 7.65% |
| 2019 | 3,387 | 8 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 3,379 | -71 | -2.06% |
| 2017 | 3,450 | -33 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 3,483 | 166 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3,317 | -147 | -4.24% |
| 2014 | 3,464 | -229 | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 3,693 | 61 | 1.68% |
| 2012 | 3,632 | -254 | -6.54% |
| 2011 | 3,886 | 548 | 16.42% |
| 2010 | 3,338 | 0 | 0% |