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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Palma

California · 15,408 residents · 1.781 sq mi
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La Palma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,438. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $285,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,408
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15,392 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8,651 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8,642 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+14%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K16K16K1990201020202024La Palma
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,438
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,364 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,598
+38%since 1990
from $19,337 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$285,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$955
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $810 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
25.9% rent
4.2
−25%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(9,278)
Black3.8%(584)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,772)
Asian31.3%(4,825)
Diversity Score76.9%(11,838)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(5,592)
Black4.5%(696)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,736)
Asian44.6%(6,874)
Diversity Score78.8%(12,143)
79
+2%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 31.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−14%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Palma, California?

La Palma, California has about 15,408 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in La Palma, California?

The typical household in La Palma, California earns about $68,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Palma, California expensive?

In La Palma, California, the median home is worth about $285,800, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in La Palma, California?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in La Palma, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Palma, California?

About 4.9% of people in La Palma, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Palma, California grown since 1990?

Yes, La Palma, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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