Lompoc, CA population by race
The table below shows Lompoc's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,334 | 50.66% |
| Black or African American | 1,592 | 3.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,014 | 2.30% |
| Asian | 1,587 | 3.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.24% |
| Some other race | 8,032 | 18.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,421 | 21.37% |
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Lompoc population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Lompoc has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lompoc's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lompoc population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 50.66% are white, 3.61% are Black or African American, 2.30% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.60% are Asian, 0.24% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 18.22% are some other race and 21.37% are multiracial.
Lompoc 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Lompoc is White with a population of 22,334 (50.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,421 (21.37% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lompoc, CA
By ethnicity, 27,012 (61.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 17,074 (38.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lompoc, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 12,604 (73.82% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lompoc, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lompoc's Non-Hispanic population.
Lompoc Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 12,604 | 73.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,435 | 8.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 217 | 1.27% |
| Asian alone | 1,499 | 8.78% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 48 | 0.28% |
| Some other race alone | 58 | 0.34% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,213 | 7.10% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lompoc, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 23,901 (88.48% of the total Hispanic population).
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Lompoc, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lompoc's Hispanic population.
Lompoc Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 23,901 | 88.48% |
| Puerto Rican | 259 | 0.96% |
| Cuban | 33 | 0.12% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,819 | 10.44% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lompoc, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 61.27% of Lompoc population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lompoc, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 23,901 (88.48% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lompoc, CA have?
Lompoc, CA has 1,592 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.61% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lompoc is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lompoc, CA?
With 61.27% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Lompoc.
That being said, with a 18.22% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Lompoc.
What is the majority race in Lompoc, CA?
With a population of 22,334 (50.66% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lompoc.
Some other races are second largest race in Lompoc, with 18.22% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
