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La Palma

California · 15,581 residents · 1.781 sq mi
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La Palma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,363. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $686,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,581
+1%since 2000
from 15,408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,748 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 8,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+16%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K16K1990201020202024La Palma
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,363
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,310
+55%since 2000
from $26,598 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$686,800
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,863
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $955 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(3,324)
Black4.9%(766)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(2,939)
Asian50.3%(7,835)
Other4.5%(707)
Diversity Score82.6%(12,876)
Diversity Score
83
+5%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
35.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Palma, California?

La Palma, California has about 15,581 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Palma, California earns about $108,363 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 $686,800, and the typical rent is about $1,863 a month.

How educated are people in La Palma, California?

About 46.4% 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 6.3% 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 189 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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