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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

Total population
15,408
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15,392 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.1
+14%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.6%(867)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.5%(996)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(1,081)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.5%(1,162)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.8%(893)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(2,005)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416%(2,471)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.1%(2,321)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6413.2%(2,037)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747%(1,078)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.7%(414)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(83)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$285,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $810 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
25.9% rent
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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)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(5,592)
Black4.5%(696)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,736)
Asian44.6%(6,874)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican12.5%(1,911)
Cuban0.9%(139)
Ecuadorian0.9%(130)
Spaniard0.7%(113)
Guatemalan0.5%(69)
Salvadoran0.4%(59)
Colombian0.2%(37)
Chilean0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino17.1%(2,618)
Korean12.3%(1,876)
Asian Indian6.4%(979)
Chinese5.8%(891)
Japanese2.7%(406)
Pakistani2.1%(323)
Vietnamese1.7%(259)
Taiwanese0.9%(141)
Cambodian0.9%(133)
Nepalese0.7%(101)
Thai0.4%(62)
Sri Lankan0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.9%(133)
Fijian0.2%(25)
Ancestry
American5.4%(827)
German4.6%(696)
English4%(605)
Irish2.8%(426)
Italian2.4%(370)
Arab1.8%(276)
Iranian1.1%(168)
Egyptian0.7%(103)
Polish0.6%(90)
Portuguese0.5%(75)
Scottish0.5%(69)
Dutch0.4%(64)
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French0.4%(62)
Serbian0.4%(56)
Norwegian0.3%(41)
Welsh0.2%(32)
Lithuanian0.2%(29)
Canadian0.2%(26)
Lebanese0.2%(23)
Hungarian0.2%(23)
Russian0.2%(23)
Swedish0.1%(19)
Nigerian0.1%(18)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(15)
Slovak0.1%(13)
Latvian0.1%(12)
Ethiopian0.1%(12)
Greek0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Filipino population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Korean population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.5%(1,789)
Married64.5%(3,905)
Widowed1.3%(76)
Divorced4.8%(288)
Women 15+
Never married22.1%(1,394)
Married63%(3,979)
Widowed6.5%(412)
Divorced8.3%(526)
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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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