La Palma, California Population 2022
La Palma is a city located in Orange County California. With a 2020 population of 15,583, it is the 394th largest city in California and the 2876th largest city in the United States. La Palma is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,581 in 2020. Spanning over 2 miles, La Palma has a population density of 8,738 people per square mile.
The average household income in La Palma is $127,043 with a poverty rate of 6.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,863 per month, and the median house value is $686,800. The median age in La Palma is 43.7 years, 42.6 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
La Palma Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Palmawas:
- Asian: 49.16%
- White: 35.56%
- Two or more races: 6.82%
- Black or African American: 4.68%
- Other race: 3.46%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,567 | 35.56% |
| Black or African American | 732 | 4.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 7,697 | 49.16% |
| Some Other Race | 542 | 3.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1,068 | 6.82% |
La Palma Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,943 | 3.16 | 64.3 |
| Married | 3,194 | 3.74 | 70.1 |
| Male | 211 | 3.78 | 63.5 |
| Female | 456 | 3.1 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 1,082 | 1.35 | 49.1 |
3.58
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 309 | 2.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 486 | 4.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,059 | 17.88% |
| Some College | 2,144 | 18.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,172 | 10.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,498 | 30.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,845 | 16.03% |
La Palma Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,743 | 5,382 | 3,396 |
| Black | 491 | 472 | 241 |
| 2+ Races | 599 | 519 | 273 |
| Other Race | 294 | 242 | 100 |
| White | 3,101 | 2,986 | 1,026 |
| Hispanic | 1,856 | 1,550 | 500 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.13%.
$57,584
Average Earnings
$62,530
Average Male
$51,235
Average Female
La Palma Language by Age
La Palma Language
52.00% of La Palma residents speak only English, while 48.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 29.14% of the population.
La Palma Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 51 | 9 | 17.65% |
| Hispanic | 3,112 | 260 | 8.35% |
| Multiple | 1,057 | 77 | 7.28% |
| Black | 723 | 48 | 6.64% |
| Asian | 7,688 | 478 | 6.22% |
| White | 3,553 | 116 | 3.26% |
| Other | 137 | NaN% |
6.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.04%
Male Poverty Rate
8.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in La Palma
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Palma is Native, with 17.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Palma is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.09%.
La Palma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
La Palma Married by Age and Sex
La Palma Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
La Palma Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 409 | 8.60% |
| Black | 52 | 9.27% |
| Asian | 85 | 1.32% |
| Other Race | 65 | 19.06% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 5.47% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 5.78% |
La Palma Veterans by Education
5.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.43%
Born in La Palma
64.09%
Native Born
35.91%
Foreign Born
9.06%
Non Citizen
26.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
64.09% of La Palma residents were born in the United States, with 51.43% having been born in California. 9.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 622 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 9,687 | 9,065 | 31.60% |
| 1980 | 15,399 | 5,712 | 4.74% |
| 1990 | 15,392 | -7 | -0.00% |
| 2000 | 15,408 | 16 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 15,568 | 160 | 0.10% |
| 2011 | 15,569 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 15,570 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 15,571 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 15,572 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 15,573 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 15,574 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 15,575 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 15,576 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 15,577 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 15,581 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 15,582 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 15,583 | 1 | 0.01% |