Lompoc CCD, Santa Barbara County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Lompoc CCD, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Lompoc CCD, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Lompoc CCD, California. The estimated population of Lompoc CCD, California is 60,198 people, with a median age of 34.2.

We can look at the total population in Lompoc CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
60,198
+0.39%
-0.20%
2020
59,964
-0.54% -
2019
60,288
+0.06%
-
2018
60,249
-0.11% -
2017
60,317
- -

Population of Lompoc CCD, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
35.7%
38.9%
-8.23%
Black/African American
3.3%
4.3%
-23.26%
Native
0.5%
0.5%
0.00%
Hispanic
52.3%
48.6%
+7.61%
Asian
3.7%
2.6%
+42.31%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
-33.33%
Two Or More Races
4%
4.5%
-11.11%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Lompoc CCD, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.2 +2.7% 34.1 +5.9% 34.4 -1.43%
2020 33.3 +0.6% 32.2 +1.26% 34.9 +0.87%
2019 33.1 -0.3% 31.8 -0.62% 34.6 +0.29%
2018 33.2 +2.15% 32 +1.91% 34.5 +1.17%
2017 32.5 - 31.4 - 34.1 -

The median age of Lompoc CCD, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 5,321 -10.78% 4,287 -7.25% 4,760 3,980
10 to 19 4,409 -1.92% 3,890 +5.33% 4,319 4,060
20 to 29 5,644 -8.18% 4,122 -0.45% 5,157 4,081
30 to 39 3,998 +25.08% 3,818 -12.84% 5,094 3,331
40 to 49 3,760 +14.75% 3,315 0.14% 4,336 3,313
50 to 59 4,267 -17.72% 3,363 -0.010000000000001% 3,555 3,347
60 to 69 2,804 +5.63% 2,689 +2.58% 2,956 2,747
70+ 2,004 +19.34% 2,626 +4.48% 2,419 2,743

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Lompoc CCD, California is $68,361.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Lompoc CCD.

  • Under 25
    $41,142.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,327.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,789.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,415.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Lompoc CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Lompoc CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Lompoc CCD, California is currently $87,504.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.63% of households in Lompoc CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Lompoc CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.63%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Lompoc CCD is $28,520.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Lompoc CCD by the total population of Lompoc CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Lompoc CCD, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Lompoc CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Lompoc CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Lompoc CCD over the age of 16 is 45,902.

Of those people, a total of 61.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Lompoc CCD is 53.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,823 44.60% 18.60%
20 to 24 years 4,788 78.00% 11.90%
25 to 29 years 4,450 76.20% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 4,638 74.60% 11.10%
35 to 44 years 8,125 73.70% 7.30%
45 to 54 years 6,674 76.00% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 3,539 61.10% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 3,354 57.10% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 4,055 27.80% 4.20%
75 years and over 3,456 6.80% 33.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Lompoc CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 27,962 59.90% 6.20%
Black or African American 1,780 53.90% 12.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 792 76.10% 22.10%
Asian 1,816 50.30% 3.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 175 68.60% 13.90%
Other 6,558 66.50% 8.30%
Two or more races 6,819 68.10% 11.90%
Hispanic or Latino 21,417 66.40% 9.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,941 58.80% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Lompoc CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Lompoc CCD is 24,466, with median earnings of $33,951.00.

Women in Lompoc CCD, California earning approximately 68.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 24,466 $33,951.00
Male 13,295 $40,008.00
Female 11,171 $27,329.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,945 $70,532.00
Business and Financial 892 $56,367.00
Computer and Mathematical 513 $85,559.00
Architecture and Engineering 518 $94,539.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 112 $39,955.00
Community and Social Service 438 $41,208.00
Legal 74 $69,500.00
Educational and Library 1,081 $27,587.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 268 $40,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,038 $62,463.00
Healthcare Support 1,291 $22,176.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 449 $43,542.00
Law Enforcement 330 $90,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,739 $20,252.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2,158 $25,261.00
Personal Care and Service 678 $27,621.00
Sales 2,118 $23,963.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,796 $33,680.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 877 $23,792.00
Construction and Extraction 1,473 $41,496.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 776 $53,864.00
Production 1,199 $37,280.00
Transportation and Material Moving 838 $30,833.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,260 $72,260.00 685 $63,988.00
Business and Financial 294 $55,132.00 598 $56,889.00
Computer and Mathematical 379 $87,204.00 134 $72,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 407 $94,112.00 111 $113,456.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 90 $39,545.00 22 $79,286.00
Community and Social Service 52 $84,643.00 386 $40,869.00
Legal 18 $250,001.00 56 $68,375.00
Educational and Library 259 $62,917.00 822 $26,712.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 161 $54,085.00 107 $14,844.00
Healthcare Practitioners 247 $72,750.00 791 $61,772.00
Healthcare Support 140 $17,851.00 1,151 $25,589.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 324 $93,043.00 125 $26,319.00
Law Enforcement 284 $81,900.00 46 $106,154.00
Food Preparation and Serving 900 $19,643.00 839 $20,712.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,420 $30,833.00 738 $19,107.00
Personal Care and Service 282 $35,233.00 396 $26,875.00
Sales 988 $39,311.00 1,130 $17,857.00
Office and Administrative Support 726 $33,750.00 2,070 $33,673.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 650 $28,842.00 227 $16,547.00
Construction and Extraction 1,473 $41,496.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 764 $53,864.00 12 $0.00
Production 878 $42,083.00 321 $30,052.00
Transportation and Material Moving 568 $48,750.00 270 $4,233.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 18,889 households in Lompoc CCD, with an average household size of 3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 13,728 families in Lompoc CCD with an average family size of 3.52 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,686 1,549 2,493 5,161
Average Household Size 3.65 3.39 3.72 1.29
Total Families 9,686 1,549 2,493 0
Average Household Size 3.62 2.98 3.46 0

Poverty

Of the 13,728 families in Lompoc CCD, 11.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Lompoc CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 19,699 housing units in Lompoc CCD, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 18,889 95.89%
Vacant 810 4.11%

45.97% of the total 19,699 housing units in Lompoc CCD are rental units. This is approximately 9,055 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,526 are occupied by the owner - or 48.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Lompoc CCD is $1,432.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Lompoc CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    308
  • Less than $500
    491
  • $500 to $999
    1,358
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,100
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,971
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,645
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    397
  • $3,000 or more
    93

Property Value

The median value of a property in Lompoc CCD is $374,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Lompoc CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    463
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    98
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    286
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    171
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,340
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,298
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,593
  • $1,000,000 or more
    277

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Lompoc CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Lompoc CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    713
  • 1940 to 1949
    407
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,250
  • 1960 to 1969
    5,221
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,174
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,671
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,750
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,577
  • 2010 to 2013
    936
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Lompoc CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,366
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,289
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,920
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,314

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Lompoc CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Lompoc CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Lompoc CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,303
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4,527
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,411
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,518
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,826
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,192
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,430
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    786
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    964
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,108
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,336
  • 90 or more minutes
    401

Summary

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