Vandenberg Village, California facts for kids
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Vandenberg Village
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Vandenberg Village seen from the north
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Location in Santa Barbara County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.248 sq mi (13.590 km2) |
| • Land | 5.247 sq mi (13.588 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.001 km2) 0.01% |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,497 |
| • Density | 1,238.00/sq mi (478.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93436
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| Area code(s) | 805 |
| FIPS code | 06-82086 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867066 |
Vandenberg Village is a community in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government defines for counting people, but it is not an official city or town.
In 2010, the population of Vandenberg Village was 6,497 people. This was more than the 5,802 people who lived there in 2000. The community is located in the hills just north of Lompoc, California. While Vandenberg Village has some shops, many people travel to Lompoc for their daily needs. It is also very close to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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Understanding Vandenberg Village's Location
Vandenberg Village covers an area of about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part is water.
Schools in the Village
Vandenberg Village is home to several schools. These include Cabrillo High School and Buena Vista Elementary School. There is also Maple High School, which is a continuation school. These schools are part of the Lompoc Unified School District.
Nature Around the Village
Around Vandenberg Village, you can find the Burton Mesa Ecological Reserve. This is a special area set aside to protect nature. North of this reserve, there is the Lompoc Oil Field. This area follows the Purisima Hills.
Community Services and Utilities
The people living in Vandenberg Village receive several important services. These services help the community run smoothly.
- Water and Wastewater: The Vandenberg Village Community Services District provides water and wastewater services.
- Electricity: Electricity for the community comes from Pacific Gas and Electric.
- Library: Library services are offered through the Lompoc Public Library System.
- Education: The community is served by the Lompoc School District. This school district is known for being one of the top 20 percent of schools in California.
Who Lives in Vandenberg Village?
The United States Census helps us understand the people who live in Vandenberg Village. Here are some facts from the 2010 census.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 6,497 people living in Vandenberg Village. Most of these people, about 99.7%, lived in homes.
- Diversity: The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. About 77.4% of the people were White. There were also African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 18.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- Homes: There were 2,551 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many households (58.3%) were married couples. About 30.2% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Age Groups: The population included people of all ages. About 22.6% were under 18 years old. About 20.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in Vandenberg Village was 45 years old.
- Housing: There were 2,707 housing units in total. Most homes (76.6%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Vandenberg Village para niños
