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Lompoc, CA
City in Santa Barbara County, California.
Population
43,646
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,755
ZIP codes
0
Lompoc and its ZIP codes
Lompoc at a glance
- Lompoc is about 15 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 212th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $72,004 a year, 27% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $472,900 (36% below California) and median rent is $1,589 a month.
Local data for Lompoc, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices1
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants110
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Lompoc, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,004
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$472,900
Median rent
$1,589/mo
Homeownership
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (24,183), German Americans (2,704), Irish Americans (2,069).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Barbara County. PPP loans are for Lompoc.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,064
214,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.22B
FY 2026, $7,173 per person
How people get to work
Lompoc, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit4.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lompoc, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
208
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,383
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 43°F
15.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lompoc, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.0%
U.S. 11.1% +5.9 pts
Cities near Lompoc
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mission HillsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Vandenberg VillageCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Vandenberg AFBCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 22.4 |
| Los AlamosCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| CasmaliaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| OrcuttCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.8 |
| BuelltonCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| SisquocCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| GareyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| SolvangCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| Santa MariaCity | 19 mi | 22.8 |
| Los OlivosCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| BallardCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| Santa YnezCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| GuadalupeCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| WoodlandsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lompoc, CA in?
- Lompoc is in Santa Barbara County, California.
- What is the population of Lompoc, CA?
- About 43,646 people live in Lompoc, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lompoc?
- Nearby places include Mission Hills (2.6 mi), Vandenberg Village (3.9 mi), Vandenberg AFB (6.7 mi), Los Alamos (12 mi), Casmalia (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023