Lompoc, CA Demographics

A map of Lompoc's Population by Race

Lompoc, California has an estimated population of 43,646, a slight decrease from the 44,444 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.4% Hispanic, 26.3% White, 3.6% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lompoc, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lompoc has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Lompoc, that probability was 57.7% in 2020 and 52.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lompoc is ranked the 212th 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). Lompoc was ranked the 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lompoc's White Population

11,500 residents of Lompoc, or 26.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lompoc is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lompoc ranks 1180th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lompoc's White population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of Lompoc's population has decreased from 29.9% to 26.3%.

Lompoc is less White than neighboring Mission Hills (41.6% White), Vandenberg Village (54.4% White), Vandenberg AFB (55.3% White), Casmalia (49.1% White), and Los Alamos (94.7% White).

Lompoc's Black Population

1,271 residents of Lompoc, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lompoc is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lompoc ranks 248th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lompoc's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. Black residents' share of Lompoc's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.9%.

Lompoc is more Black than neighboring Mission Hills (1.6% Black), Vandenberg Village (2.8% Black), Casmalia (0% Black), and Los Alamos (0% Black). Lompoc is less Black than neighboring Vandenberg AFB (8.7% Black).

Lompoc's Asian Population

1,588 residents of Lompoc, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lompoc is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lompoc ranks 596th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lompoc's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Asian residents' share of Lompoc's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Lompoc is more Asian than neighboring Mission Hills (1.1% Asian), Vandenberg Village (2.2% Asian), Casmalia (0% Asian), and Los Alamos (0.9% Asian). Lompoc is less Asian than neighboring Vandenberg AFB (5% Asian).

Lompoc's Hispanic Population

27,650 residents of Lompoc, or 63.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lompoc is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lompoc ranks 338th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lompoc's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lompoc's population has increased from 57.3% to 63.4%.

Lompoc is more Hispanic than neighboring Mission Hills (47.6% Hispanic), Vandenberg Village (32.9% Hispanic), Vandenberg AFB (17.5% Hispanic), Casmalia (50.9% Hispanic), and Los Alamos (4.4% Hispanic).

Lompoc's Native American/Other Population

305 residents of Lompoc, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lompoc is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lompoc ranks 792nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lompoc's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lompoc's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Lompoc is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vandenberg Village (0.2% Native American/Other), Casmalia (0% Native American/Other), and Los Alamos (0% Native American/Other). Lompoc is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mission Hills (3.8% Native American/Other), and Vandenberg AFB (1.8% Native American/Other).

Lompoc's Multiracial Population

1,332 residents of Lompoc, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lompoc is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lompoc ranks 1018th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lompoc's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lompoc's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Lompoc is more Multiracial than neighboring Casmalia (0% Multiracial), and Los Alamos (0% Multiracial). Lompoc is less Multiracial than neighboring Mission Hills (4.4% Multiracial), Vandenberg Village (7.5% Multiracial), and Vandenberg AFB (11.7% 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.