Lompoc, California Income Statistics
Lompoc Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Lompoc Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Lompoc | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,129 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $47,390 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 6.0% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 5.5% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Lompoc is about 34% lower than in California. Income has been growing slower in Lompoc (5.0%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Lompoc earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Lompoc, California grew by 47.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $65,129 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.0% per year.
Lompoc has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. The gap has widened from 14% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 19% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Lompoc
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Households by income, 2024
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About 3,795 households (30.7% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 26.4% of households in Lompoc had an income under $35,000 and 13.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Lompoc has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (14.1% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (5.5% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 717 | 5.8% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 681 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 775 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,091 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,746 | 14.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,893 | 15.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,670 | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,145 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 964 | 7.8% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 686 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 12,369 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 1,734 residents (6.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 7.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 19.7% of Lompoc residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 30.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 11.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Lompoc has a larger share of residents with no personal income (19.7% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (6.0% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 5,745 | 19.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,261 | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,780 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,774 | 12.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,272 | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,934 | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,961 | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,680 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 1,734 | 6.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 29,143 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 19.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Lompoc
| Metric | Lompoc | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.567 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $52,782 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $50,318 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 4.7% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Lompoc, it is 0.567, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 5% more than women's income in Lompoc, California. Over a 35-year career, a 5% wage gap accumulates to roughly $86,240 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lompoc, California has narrowed from about 17% to 5% in 2024. Over that period the gap in 2013 women out-earned men by 6%. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $4,400 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Lompoc | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 7.1% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,245 people are unemployed in Lompoc, California.
The average commute time in Lompoc is 25 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Lompoc, California has fallen from 11.2% to 7.2% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.7% in 2015 and fell as low as 6.8% in 2023.
Lompoc has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2023, at 1.6 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 2.5 points in 2011 to 1.9 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lompoc, California has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than California, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Lompoc, California.
How Rich Is Lompoc, California?
Lompoc has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $65,129, about 34% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Lompoc, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Lompoc, California rose 48%, from $44,024 to $65,129. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +48% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Lompoc in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Lompoc, California was $63,900, up 4% from $61,429 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Lompoc in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Lompoc, California was $53,192. By 2024 it had risen 22% to $65,129.
What is the Gini coefficient in Lompoc, California?
The Gini coefficient in Lompoc is 0.567. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Lompoc, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lompoc, California has narrowed from about 17% to 5% in 2024. Over that period the gap in 2013 women out-earned men by 6%. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $4,400 since 2009.
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