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Palms

California · Los Angeles · 43,236 residents · 2.096 sq mi
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Palms is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,996. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,084,580. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up Palms; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,236
Population density
20,628 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,996
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,933
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,084,580
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,289
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.7%
85.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(16,825)
Black9.4%(4,078)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(9,573)
Asian22.3%(9,644)
Other7.2%(3,116)
Diversity Score92%(39,761)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(16,825)
Black9.4%(4,078)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(9,573)
Asian22.3%(9,644)
Other7.2%(3,116)
Diversity Score92%(39,761)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
29.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palms, Los Angeles, California?

Palms, Los Angeles, California has about 43,236 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palms, Los Angeles, California?

The typical household in Palms, Los Angeles, California earns about $102,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palms, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Palms, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,084,580, and the typical rent is about $2,289 a month.

How educated are people in Palms, Los Angeles, California?

About 67.9% of adults age 25 and over in Palms, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palms, Los Angeles, California?

About 9.5% of people in Palms, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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