Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce
 
Economic Profile


2010 Economic Profile

For a detailed economic and community profile click HERE to download the 2010 Economic Profile in pdf format.

The info in this profile is updated on a regular basis.

To visit the City of Lompoc Economic Development page, click HERE
or visit City of Lompoc website for a complete overview of all City functions.

 
Growth Trends


Lompoc ValleyLompoc City Proper
2003 Population Estimate 57,550 41,167
2000 Census Population
56,198 41,103
1990 Census Population 46, 072 35, 210
1999 Population Per Square Mile 157 4,563
1999 Group Quarters Population 356 304
 
Labor Profile
Population 16+ By Employment Status 27,624
Employed in Armed Forces 1.08%
Employed Civilians 57.59%
Unemployed Civilians 4.64%
Not in Labor Force 36.69%

Total Labor Force Within a 30-mile Radius of Lompoc: 60,550 

Total Labor Workforce within City of Lompoc: 18,400 

The unemployment rate in Santa Barbara County as of September 2006 was 3.7 percent. 

City of Lompoc Labor Force Data for September 2006
Labor Force 18,400
Employment 17,400
Unemployed number 1000
Unemployment rate 5.2%

 

City of Lompoc Major Employers 

 

Company Type of Business No. of Employees
Vandenberg AFB Defense 6,996
Lompoc Unified School District Education 1,528
Lockheed Martin Defense 1,091
U.S. Dept. Of Justice (Prison & Institute) Federal Penetentiary 743
Lompoc Hospital Healthcare 500
City of Lompoc Government 443
World Minerals Mining  417
Wal-Mart Retail 297
Allan Hancock College Education 228
Vons Grocery Store 139
LOVARC Disability / Rehabilitation 140
Albertsons Grocery Store 100
Mervyn's Department Store 100
CoastHills Federal Credit Union Banking 99
Fagerdala USA Manufacturing (Plastics) 85

 

 
Per Capita Income Profile
1999 Income Per Capita Lompoc Valley Lompoc City Proper
% under $10,0007.68.9
% $10,000-$14,9996.06.9
% $15,00-$24,99912.614.0
% $25,000-$34,99913.714.3
% $35,000-$49,99920.321.5
% $50,000-$74,99923.221.4
% $75,000-$99,9999.48.1
% $100,000-$149,0005.73.9
% $150,000+1.51.1
1999 Mean Per Capita Income$18,279$16,726
1999 Average Household Income$50,866$46,830
1999 Median Household Income$41,760$39,239
 
Population Profile

The 2000 census data exhibited some interesting trends. The population of Santa Barbara County increased from 369,608 in 1990 to 399,347 in 2000. This represents a total growth of 8% for the County. The North County, however, increased 11.3%, while the South County increased by only 5%. North County's population is 198,345 and South County is 201,002.

The city that experienced the most growth was Santa Maria with a 26.3% increase. The city of Santa Barbara increased by 7.9%, while Guadalupe and Carpinteria grew by 3%. Lompoc's growth amounted to 9.2%. Lompoc's unincorporated area declined by 17.4% with the major loss occurring at VAFB, which went from 9,846 in 1990 to 6,151 in 2000. Vandenberg Village's population went from 5,971 to 5,802. Mission Hills however, increased by 30 people.

 
Vocational Education

Allan Hancock Community College
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Lompoc Unified School District
Santa Barbara City College
UC Santa Barbara
University of LaVerne
Arbor Education & Training
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Santa Barbara Business College