Lompoc is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
Although the majority of commuting trips in the city are by private automobile, Lompoc is somewhat unusual for a city of its size for having a substantial number of people who use public transportation. For a lot of people, the bus helps to get to and from their jobs every morning, which benefits everyone in the Lompoc area by reducing both traffic and air pollution.
The percentage of people in Lompoc with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 12.75% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Lompoc in 2018 was $27,387, which is lower middle income relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $109,548 for a family of four. However, Lompoc contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Lompoc is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Lompoc home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. People of Hispanic or Latino origin are the most prevalent group in Lompoc, accounting for 61.27% of the city’s residents (people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race). The greatest number of Lompoc residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Lompoc include German, English, Irish, Italian, and European.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Lompoc's cultural character, accounting for 22.61% of the city’s population.
The most common language spoken in Lompoc is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Tagalog.
