La Palma is a city located in Orange County California. La Palma has a 2024 population of 14,852. La Palma is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually and its population has decreased by -4.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,560 in 2020.
The average household income in La Palma is $147,259 with a poverty rate of 6.21%. The median age in La Palma is 44.4 years: 43.8 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Palma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,860 | 50.64% |
| White | 4,874 | 31.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,362 | 8.77% |
| Black or African American | 706 | 4.55% |
| Other race | 681 | 4.39% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,085 | 3.05 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Married | 3,147 | 3.5 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 1,155 | 1.38 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Female | 584 | 3.59 | 67 | 33 |
| Male | 199 | 4.02 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 240 | 2.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,088 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,719 | 32.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,988 | 17.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,818 | 16.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 291 | 2.56% |
| Some College | 2,205 | 19.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,842 | 5,700 | 3,607 |
| White | 2,927 | 2,855 | 1,050 |
| Hispanic | 1,799 | 1,482 | 627 |
| 2+ Races | 731 | 605 | 358 |
| Black | 492 | 492 | 249 |
| Other Race | 428 | 346 | 164 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,325 | $71,563 | $60,984 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,815 | $112,598 | $105,543 |
| High School Graduate | $34,817 | $41,429 | $32,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $57,542 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,506 | $69,131 | $58,134 |
| Some College | $51,858 | $57,038 | $44,931 |
$64,506
Average Earnings
$69,131
Average Male
$58,134
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.05% of La Palma residents speak only English, while 49.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 31.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,847 | 538 | 6.86% |
| White | 3,461 | 213 | 6.15% |
| Hispanic | 2,955 | 114 | 3.86% |
| Black | 705 | 89 | 12.62% |
| Native | 39 | 10 | 25.64% |
| Multiple | 1,325 | 6 | 0.45% |
6.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.36%
Male Poverty Rate
6.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Palma is Native, with 25.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Palma is Multiple, with 0.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.75% |
| Some College | 4.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.51% |
| Male Employed | 2.84% |
| Female Employed | 1.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,162 | $167,933 |
| Households | $113,398 | $147,259 |
| Married Families | $144,023 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,008 | $70,426 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
562
Number of Veterans
507
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 228 |
| Second Gulf War | 150 |
| First Gulf War | 137 |
| Korea | 68 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 171 |
| 35 to 54 | 158 |
| 75+ | 142 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 8.53% |
| Asian | 87 | 1.35% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 3.09% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 5.92% |
| Black | 42 | 7.42% |
| Other Race | 26 | 5.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.8%
Born in La Palma
64.37%
Native Born
35.63%
Foreign Born
8.71%
Non Citizen
26.92%
Naturalized
64.37% of La Palma residents were born in the United States, with 50.8% having been born in California. 8.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,967 | -177 | -1.25% |
| 2028 | 14,144 | -177 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 14,321 | -177 | -1.22% |
| 2026 | 14,498 | -177 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 14,675 | -177 | -1.19% |
| 2024 | 14,852 | -177 | -1.18% |
| 2023 | 15,029 | -174 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 15,203 | -187 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 15,390 | -170 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 15,560 | 31 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 15,529 | -137 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 15,666 | -114 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 15,780 | -75 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 15,855 | -27 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 15,882 | 19 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 15,863 | 16 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 15,847 | 77 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 15,770 | 111 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 15,659 | 115 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 15,544 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,408 | 16 | 0.1% |
| 1990 | 15,392 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 1980 | 15,399 | 5,712 | 58.97% |
| 1970 | 9,687 | 9,065 | 1457.4% |
| 1960 | 622 | -13,345 | -95.55% |