Demographics & People — Lompoc, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 43,819 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~43,300 |
| Median Age | 35.1 |
| Total Households | 13,853 |
| Family Households | 9,595 |
| Average Household Size | 2.95 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5471 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,381 |
| Black or African American | 1,707 |
| Asian | 1,428 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27,097 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 27,012 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 27,012 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 23,901 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,635 |
| German | 2,710 |
| English | 2,573 |
| Irish | 1,997 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,816 |
| Italian | 1,474 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 1,238 |
Language
| English Only | 22,163 |
| Spanish | 16,860 |
| Population 5+ | 40,825 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,600 |
| Population 18+ | 32,256 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lompoc, California.