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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vandenberg

California · 5,802 residents · 5.27 sq mi
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Vandenberg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,700. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $169,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,802
−3%since 1990
from 5,971 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,101 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 45.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Vandenberg
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,176 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,838
+47%since 1990
from $20,286 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$169,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$970
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $822 in 1990
US average: $602
81.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
18.8% rent
2.9
−15%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(5,220)
Black5.8%(348)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(314)
Asian3.7%(218)
Diversity Score37.8%(2,258)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(4,633)
Black5.5%(317)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(515)
Asian2.9%(171)
Diversity Score39%(2,261)
39
+3%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 93.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−5%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vandenberg, California?

Vandenberg, California has about 5,802 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vandenberg, California?

The typical household in Vandenberg, California earns about $58,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vandenberg, California expensive?

In Vandenberg, California, the median home is worth about $169,400, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Vandenberg, California?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Vandenberg, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vandenberg, California?

About 4.8% of people in Vandenberg, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vandenberg, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Vandenberg, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 169 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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