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Pala

California · 914 residents · 5.579 sq mi
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Pala is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $305,600. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
914
−1%since 2023
from 924 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Population density
164 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 166 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.9
−5%since 2023
from 31.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2015 – 2024
8561K1K1K2K201520202024Pala
2024914
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,250
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,403
+3%since 2023
from $36,142 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−1%since 2023
from 0.403 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $265,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2016 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,235 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−1%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2016 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(43)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(469)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other42.4%(392)
Diversity Score70%(647)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(68)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino47.5%(434)
Asian1.2%(11)
Other43.1%(394)
Diversity Score72.9%(666)
Diversity Score
73
+4%since 2023
from 70 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+12%since 2023
from 20.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Female
55.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Foreign born
19.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
39.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pala, California?

Pala, California has about 914 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pala, California?

The typical household in Pala, California earns about $106,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pala, California expensive?

In Pala, California, the median home is worth about $305,600, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Pala, California?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pala, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pala, California?

About 12.7% of people in Pala, California live below the federal poverty line.

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