Vandenberg AFB, CA Demographics

A map of Vandenberg AFB's Population by Race

Vandenberg AFB, California has an estimated population of 3,477, a slight decrease from the 3,559 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.3% White, 17.5% Hispanic, 11.7% Multiracial, 8.7% Black, 5.0% Asian, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vandenberg AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vandenberg AFB has become 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 Vandenberg AFB, that probability was 66.0% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vandenberg AFB is ranked the 748th 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). Vandenberg AFB was ranked the 742nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vandenberg AFB's White Population

1,923 residents of Vandenberg AFB, or 55.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vandenberg AFB is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Vandenberg AFB ranks 910th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandenberg AFB's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Vandenberg AFB's population has increased from 52.0% to 55.3%.

Vandenberg AFB is more White than neighboring Vandenberg Village (54.4% White), Casmalia (49.1% White), Lompoc (26.3% White), Mission Hills (41.6% White), and Orcutt (50.9% White).

Vandenberg AFB's Black Population

302 residents of Vandenberg AFB, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vandenberg AFB is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Vandenberg AFB ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandenberg AFB's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of Vandenberg AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.7%.

Vandenberg AFB is more Black than neighboring Vandenberg Village (2.8% Black), Casmalia (0% Black), Lompoc (2.9% Black), Mission Hills (1.6% Black), and Orcutt (1.3% Black).

Vandenberg AFB's Asian Population

173 residents of Vandenberg AFB, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vandenberg AFB is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Vandenberg AFB ranks 421st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandenberg AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Asian residents' share of Vandenberg AFB's population has decreased from 6.0% to 5.0%.

Vandenberg AFB is more Asian than neighboring Vandenberg Village (2.2% Asian), Casmalia (0% Asian), Lompoc (3.6% Asian), Mission Hills (1.1% Asian), and Orcutt (3.1% Asian).

Vandenberg AFB's Hispanic Population

610 residents of Vandenberg AFB, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vandenberg AFB is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Vandenberg AFB ranks 809th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandenberg AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Vandenberg AFB's population has decreased from 22.5% to 17.5%.

Vandenberg AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Vandenberg Village (32.9% Hispanic), Casmalia (50.9% Hispanic), Lompoc (63.4% Hispanic), Mission Hills (47.6% Hispanic), and Orcutt (38.9% Hispanic).

Vandenberg AFB's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Vandenberg AFB, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vandenberg AFB is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Vandenberg AFB ranks 421st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandenberg AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vandenberg AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Vandenberg AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vandenberg Village (0.2% Native American/Other), Casmalia (0% Native American/Other), Lompoc (0.7% Native American/Other), and Orcutt (0.5% Native American/Other). Vandenberg AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mission Hills (3.8% Native American/Other).

Vandenberg AFB's Multiracial Population

407 residents of Vandenberg AFB, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vandenberg AFB is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Vandenberg AFB ranks 95th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandenberg AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Vandenberg AFB's population has increased from 8.7% to 11.7%.

Vandenberg AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Vandenberg Village (7.5% Multiracial), Casmalia (0% Multiracial), Lompoc (3.1% Multiracial), Mission Hills (4.4% Multiracial), and Orcutt (5.3% 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.