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Pala

California · 1,490 residents · 5.579 sq mi
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Pala is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,393. Population has grown 48% since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $187,500. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,490
+48%since 2019
from 1,005 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Population density
267 / sq mi
+48%since 2019
from 180 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.3
−4%since 2019
from 31.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
8561K1K1K2K201520202024Pala
2024914
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,393
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $93,194 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,895
+5%since 2019
from $36,929 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $301,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2016 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,069 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−38%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2016 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic4%(40)
Black3.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(375)
Asian6.5%(65)
Other48.9%(491)
Diversity Score76.9%(773)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(68)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(602)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other52.7%(784)
Diversity Score67.5%(1,006)
Diversity Score
68
−12%since 2019
from 77 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 72.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−1%since 2019
from 24.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Female
56.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Foreign born
16.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 34.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pala, California?

Pala, California has about 1,490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pala, California?

The typical household in Pala, California earns about $93,393 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 $187,500, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

How educated are people in Pala, California?

About 4.2% 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 12.6% of people in Pala, California live below the federal poverty line.

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