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La Palma

California · 15,568 residents · 1.781 sq mi
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La Palma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $615,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,568
+1%since 2000
from 15,408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,741 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 8,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K16K1990201020202024La Palma
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,788
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,509
+26%since 2000
from $26,598 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$615,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $955 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+64%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(5,592)
Black4.5%(696)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,736)
Asian44.6%(6,874)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.8%(12,143)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(4,329)
Black5%(773)
Hispanic / Latino16%(2,487)
Asian47.7%(7,432)
Other3.8%(596)
Diversity Score83.4%(12,988)
Diversity Score
83
+6%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
33.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Palma, California?

La Palma, California has about 15,568 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Palma, California earns about $89,788 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 $615,500, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in La Palma, California?

About 39.4% 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 6.2% 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 176 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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