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Vandenberg AFB, CA Demographics

A map of Vandenberg AFB's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
1,85152.0%
Hispanic
80022.5%
Black
3148.8%
Multiracial
3098.7%
Asian
2156.0%
Native American/Other
702.0%

Vandenberg AFB, California had a population of 3,559 in 2020. It was 52.0% White, 8.8% Black, 6.0% Asian, 22.5% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 8.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Vandenberg AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Vandenberg AFB is the 742nd most populous. 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's White Population

1,851 residents of Vandenberg AFB identify as White, or 52.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Vandenberg AFB larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vandenberg AFB is ranked #910 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Vandenberg AFB is more White than neighboring Casmalia (49.7% White), and Lompoc (29.9% White). Vandenberg AFB is less White than neighboring Vandenberg Village (58.2% White), Mission Hills (53.4% White), and Orcutt (56% White).

Vandenberg AFB's Black Population

314 residents of Vandenberg AFB identify as Black, or 8.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vandenberg AFB roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vandenberg AFB is ranked #97 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Vandenberg AFB is more Black than neighboring Vandenberg Village (3.4% Black), Casmalia (0% Black), Lompoc (4.1% Black), Mission Hills (2.5% Black), and Orcutt (1.1% Black).

Vandenberg AFB's Asian Population

215 residents of Vandenberg AFB identify as Asian, or 6.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vandenberg AFB slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vandenberg AFB is ranked #420 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Vandenberg AFB is more Asian than neighboring Vandenberg Village (4.1% Asian), Casmalia (0.7% Asian), Lompoc (3.6% Asian), Mission Hills (3.2% Asian), and Orcutt (3.6% Asian).

Vandenberg AFB's Hispanic Population

800 residents of Vandenberg AFB identify as Hispanic, or 22.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vandenberg AFB less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vandenberg AFB is ranked #808 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Vandenberg AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Vandenberg Village (26.2% Hispanic), Casmalia (42.9% Hispanic), Lompoc (57.3% Hispanic), Mission Hills (34% Hispanic), and Orcutt (33% Hispanic).

Vandenberg AFB's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Vandenberg AFB identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vandenberg AFB roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vandenberg AFB is ranked #395 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Vandenberg AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vandenberg Village (1.9% Native American/Other), Casmalia (0% Native American/Other), Lompoc (1.2% Native American/Other), Mission Hills (1% Native American/Other), and Orcutt (1.1% Native American/Other).

Vandenberg AFB's Multiracial Population

309 residents of Vandenberg AFB identify as Multiracial, or 8.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vandenberg AFB roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Vandenberg AFB is ranked #91 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Vandenberg AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Vandenberg Village (6.2% Multiracial), Casmalia (6.8% Multiracial), Lompoc (3.8% Multiracial), Mission Hills (6% Multiracial), and Orcutt (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.