La Palma, CA

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La Palma Overview

15,522
TOTAL POPULATION
7,294
MALE POPULATION
8,228
FEMALE POPULATION
88.65
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$50,335
PER CAPITA INCOME
$125,162
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$113,398
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,145
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

La Palma Zip Codes

La Palma Area Codes

Race in La Palma

The most populous races in La Palma are Asian (7,860 | 50.6%), White / Caucasian (4,874 | 31.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,992 | 19.3%).
Race in La Palma
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,86050.6%
Black / African American7064.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,99219.3%
Native / Alaskan390.3%
White / Caucasian4,87431.4%
Two or more Races1,3628.8%
Some other Race6814.4%
Total15,522100.0%

Ancestry in La Palma

The most populous ancestries reported in La Palma are Burmese (2,428 | 15.6%), Korean (2,310 | 14.9%), Mexican (2,140 | 13.8%), Indian (Asian) (1,389 | 8.9%), and Thai (966 | 6.2%), together accounting for 59.5% of all La Palma residents.
Ancestry in La Palma
Ancestry# Population% Population
American6924.5%
Arab1621.0%
Argentinean1050.7%
Armenian310.2%
Bhutanese7414.8%
British440.3%
Burmese2,42815.6%
Canadian610.4%
Central American1060.7%
Chilean130.1%
Colombian1290.8%
Comanche60.0%
Cuban770.5%
Dutch940.6%
Eastern European80.1%
Ecuadorian2101.3%
Egyptian920.6%
English7114.6%
European920.6%
Filipino1951.3%
French1270.8%
French Canadian250.2%
German7174.6%
Greek50.0%
Guatemalan460.3%
Honduran190.1%
Hungarian240.2%
Indian (Asian)1,3898.9%
Iranian120.1%
Irish4983.2%
Israeli80.1%
Italian2791.8%
Japanese580.4%
Kenyan610.4%
Korean2,31014.9%
Laotian350.2%
Latvian70.1%
Lebanese440.3%
Lithuanian300.2%
Mexican2,14013.8%
Mexican American Indian470.3%
Norwegian640.4%
Pakistani2211.4%
Panamanian70.1%
Polish760.5%
Portuguese1180.8%
Pueblo380.2%
Puerto Rican490.3%
Russian240.2%
Salvadoran340.2%
Scandinavian170.1%
Scotch-Irish150.1%
Scottish800.5%
Serbian490.3%
South American4572.9%
Spaniard1220.8%
Spanish330.2%
Sri Lankan3122.0%
Subsaharan African610.4%
Swedish160.1%
Syrian200.1%
Thai9666.2%
Welsh370.2%
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Immigrants in La Palma

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Palma came from Asia (4,570 | 29.4%), Eastern Asia (1,966 | 12.7%), South Eastern Asia (1,916 | 12.3%), Philippines (1,615 | 10.4%), and Korea (1,189 | 7.7%), together accounting for 72.5% of all La Palma residents.
Immigrants in La Palma
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1601.0%
Asia4,57029.4%
Cambodia140.1%
Canada940.6%
Central America3872.5%
China7184.6%
Colombia1551.0%
Costa Rica460.3%
Eastern Africa610.4%
Eastern Asia1,96612.7%
Eastern Europe160.1%
Egypt690.4%
England590.4%
Europe1541.0%
Fiji110.1%
Germany480.3%
Guatemala10.0%
Honduras270.2%
Hong Kong480.3%
India4883.1%
Indonesia350.2%
Iran530.3%
Israel80.1%
Italy170.1%
Japan590.4%
Kenya610.4%
Korea1,1897.7%
Latin America5423.5%
Lebanon70.1%
Malaysia170.1%
Mexico3062.0%
Northern Africa690.4%
Northern Europe730.5%
Norway140.1%
Oceania110.1%
Pakistan1160.7%
Panama70.1%
Philippines1,61510.4%
South America1551.0%
South Central Asia6574.2%
South Eastern Asia1,91612.3%
Southern Europe170.1%
Taiwan4683.0%
Thailand1010.6%
Turkey110.1%
Vietnam1340.9%
Western Africa300.2%
Western Asia260.2%
Western Europe480.3%
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Sex and Age in La Palma

Sex and Age in La Palma

The most populous age groups in La Palma are 45 to 49 Years (592 | 8.1%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (711 | 8.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in La Palma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years277 (3.8%)351 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years543 (7.4%)304 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years449 (6.2%)366 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years474 (6.5%)653 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years346 (4.7%)410 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Years413 (5.7%)541 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years272 (3.7%)437 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years475 (6.5%)415 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years575 (7.9%)624 (7.6%)
45 to 49 Years592 (8.1%)711 (8.6%)
50 to 54 Years586 (8.0%)610 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years571 (7.8%)392 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years582 (8.0%)442 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years221 (3.0%)554 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years386 (5.3%)469 (5.7%)
75 to 79 Years255 (3.5%)275 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years186 (2.5%)213 (2.6%)
85 Years and over91 (1.3%)461 (5.6%)
Total7,294 (100.0%)8,228 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Palma

Median Family Size in La Palma

The median family size in La Palma is 3.48 persons per family, with single male/father families (199 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.68 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,147 | 80.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.47 persons per family.
Median Family Size in La Palma
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,147 (80.1%)3.47
Single Male/Father199 (5.1%)3.68
Single Female/Mother584 (14.9%)3.47
Total Families3,930 (100.0%)3.48

Median Household Size in La Palma

The median household size in La Palma is 3.05 persons per household, with single male/father households (199 | 3.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.02 persons per household. non-family households (1,155 | 22.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.38 persons per household.
Median Household Size in La Palma
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,147 (61.9%)3.50
Single Male/Father199 (3.9%)4.02
Single Female/Mother584 (11.5%)3.59
Non-family1,155 (22.7%)1.38
Total Households5,085 (100.0%)3.05

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Palma

Out of a total of 5,085 households in La Palma, 3,930 (77.3%) are family households, while 1,155 (22.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,257, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 889.
Household Size by Marriage Status in La Palma
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-889 (17.5%)
2-Person Households1,257 (24.7%)170 (3.3%)
3-Person Households995 (19.6%)71 (1.4%)
4-Person Households954 (18.8%)12 (0.2%)
5-Person Households481 (9.5%)13 (0.3%)
6-Person Households205 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households38 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,930 (77.3%)1,155 (22.7%)

Female Fertility in La Palma

Fertility by Age in La Palma

Average fertility rate in La Palma is 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in La Palma
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years96 (86.5%)69.0
35 to 50 years15 (13.5%)8.0
Total111 (100.0%)28.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Palma

56.8% of women with births (111) in La Palma are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 43.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 40.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Palma
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years54 (56.2%)42 (43.8%)
35 to 50 years9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
Total63 (56.8%)48 (43.2%)

Fertility by Education in La Palma

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Palma
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma6 (5.4%)11.0
College or Associate's Degree38 (34.2%)36.0
Bachelor's Degree39 (35.1%)29.0
Graduate Degree28 (25.2%)58.0
Total111 (100.0%)28.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Palma

43.2% of women with births in La Palma are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Palma
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree9 (23.7%)29 (76.3%)
Bachelor's Degree26 (66.7%)13 (33.3%)
Graduate Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total63 (56.8%)48 (43.2%)

Income in La Palma

Income Overview in La Palma

Per Capita Income in La Palma is $50,335, while median incomes of families and households are $125,162 and $113,398 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income15,522$50,335
Median Family Income3,930$125,162
Mean Family Income3,930$167,933
Median Household Income5,085$113,398
Mean Household Income5,085$147,259
Income Deficit3,930$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)15,52228.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)15,52271.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index15,5220.47

Earnings by Sex in La Palma

Average Earnings in La Palma are $57,144, $65,923 for men and $47,257 for women, a difference of 28.3%.
Earnings by Sex in La Palma
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,233 (51.2%)$65,923
Female4,030 (48.8%)$47,257
Total8,263 (100.0%)$57,144

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Palma

The most common earnings brackets in La Palma are $100,000+ for men (1,096 | 25.9%) and $100,000+ for women (823 | 20.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Palma
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less101 (2.4%)241 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99995 (2.2%)231 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499119 (2.8%)79 (2.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999103 (2.4%)169 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49955 (1.3%)68 (1.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999100 (2.4%)147 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49955 (1.3%)79 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99949 (1.2%)31 (0.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49975 (1.8%)31 (0.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (0.6%)145 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999120 (2.8%)218 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999127 (3.0%)246 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99968 (1.6%)99 (2.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999240 (5.7%)110 (2.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999206 (4.9%)167 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999218 (5.1%)101 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999328 (7.7%)312 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999369 (8.7%)280 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999684 (16.2%)453 (11.2%)
$100,000+1,096 (25.9%)823 (20.4%)
Total4,233 (100.0%)4,030 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Palma

Average earnings in La Palma are $69,131 for men and $58,134 for women, a difference of 15.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $112,598, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $41,429. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $105,543, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Palma
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,429$32,500
College or Associate's Degree$57,038$44,931
Bachelor's Degree$71,563$60,984
Graduate Degree$112,598$105,543
Total$69,131$58,134

Family Income in La Palma

Family Income Brackets in La Palma

According to the La Palma family income data, there are 1,151 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 16 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in La Palma
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000391.0%
$10,000 to $14,999160.4%
$15,000 to $24,999711.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992085.3%
$35,000 to $49,9993188.1%
$50,000 to $74,99947212.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993819.7%
$100,000 to $149,99968817.5%
$150,000 to $199,99957414.6%
$200,000+1,15129.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Palma

7+ person families (38 | 1.0%) account for the highest median family income in La Palma with $250,001 per family, while 4-person families (887 | 22.6%) have the highest median income of $43,476 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Palma
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,343 (34.2%)$83,537
3-Person Families983 (25.0%)$126,049
4-Person Families887 (22.6%)$173,906
5-Person Families497 (12.7%)$204,327
6-Person Families182 (4.6%)$158,571
7+ Person Families38 (1.0%)$250,001
Total3,930 (100.0%)$125,162

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Palma

The median family income in La Palma is $125,162, with families comprising 3+ earners (829) having the highest median family income of $189,438, while families with no earners (593) have the lowest median family income of $56,151, accounting for 21.1% and 15.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in La Palma
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners593 (15.1%)$56,151
1 Earner1,031 (26.2%)$83,023
2 Earners1,477 (37.6%)$170,179
3+ Earners829 (21.1%)$189,438
Total3,930 (100.0%)$125,162

Household Income in La Palma

Household Income Brackets in La Palma

With 1,225 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in La Palma, accounting for 24.1% of all households. In contrast, only 51 households (1.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in La Palma
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002394.7%
$10,000 to $14,999511.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991122.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993366.6%
$35,000 to $49,99957511.3%
$50,000 to $74,99955911.0%
$75,000 to $99,9994839.5%
$100,000 to $149,99983916.5%
$150,000 to $199,99965612.9%
$200,000+1,22524.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Palma

The median household income in La Palma is $113,398, with the highest median household income of $145,729 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,320 households (45.6%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in La Palma
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years987 (19.4%)$108,603
45 to 64 Years2,320 (45.6%)$145,729
65+ Years1,778 (35.0%)$63,141
Total5,085 (100.0%)$113,398

Poverty in La Palma

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Palma

With 5.4% poverty level for males and 7.0% for females among the residents of La Palma, 75 year old and over males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 54 males (10.2%) and 154 females (16.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Palma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)19 (5.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (11.6%)
6 to 11 Years10 (1.7%)17 (5.8%)
12 to 14 Years13 (4.5%)28 (10.6%)
15 Years8 (9.1%)5 (10.4%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)29 (9.8%)
18 to 24 Years10 (2.2%)53 (7.6%)
25 to 34 Years54 (7.9%)23 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years86 (8.2%)47 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years53 (4.5%)76 (5.8%)
55 to 64 Years71 (6.2%)40 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years32 (5.3%)68 (6.7%)
75 Years and over54 (10.2%)154 (16.2%)
Total391 (5.4%)569 (7.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Palma

According to the poverty statistics in La Palma, males aged under 5 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 97.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Palma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years277 (100.0%)332 (94.6%)
5 Years120 (100.0%)76 (88.4%)
6 to 11 Years576 (98.3%)277 (94.2%)
12 to 14 Years273 (95.5%)236 (89.4%)
15 Years80 (90.9%)43 (89.6%)
16 and 17 Years267 (100.0%)266 (90.2%)
18 to 24 Years454 (97.8%)641 (92.4%)
25 to 34 Years631 (92.1%)955 (97.7%)
35 to 44 Years964 (91.8%)992 (95.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,125 (95.5%)1,245 (94.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,082 (93.8%)794 (95.2%)
65 to 74 Years575 (94.7%)955 (93.3%)
75 Years and over478 (89.8%)795 (83.8%)
Total6,902 (94.6%)7,607 (93.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Palma

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Palma show that 3.6% or 112 of the total 3,147 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.0%, comprising of 73 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Palma
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,773 (96.1%)73 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,095 (96.6%)39 (3.4%)
3 or 4 Children167 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,035 (96.4%)112 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Palma

According to the poverty data in La Palma, 8.0% or 16 single-father households and 2.9% or 17 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (14.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (9.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Palma
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children16 (14.7%)17 (9.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (8.0%)17 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Palma

The poverty data for La Palma shows that 112 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 33 of the single-parent households (4.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 73 households (4.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 household (11.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Palma
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children73 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children39 (3.4%)33 (11.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total112 (3.6%)33 (4.2%)

Employment Characteristics in La Palma

Employment by Class of Employer in La Palma

Among the 7,525 employed individuals in La Palma, private company employees (4,951 | 65.8%), local government employees (942 | 12.5%), and self-employed (incorporated) (440 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in La Palma
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,95165.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4405.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3664.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations3865.1%
Local Government Employees94212.5%
State Government Employees2202.9%
Federal Government Employees1952.6%
Unpaid Family Workers250.3%
Total7,525100.0%

Employment Status by Age in La Palma

According to the labor force statistics for La Palma, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,095), 62.2% or 8,145 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 383 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.2% or 841 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.3% or 83 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in La Palma
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years294 (29.7%)28 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Years542 (71.7%)83 (15.3%)
25 to 29 Years841 (88.2%)12 (1.4%)
30 to 34 Years615 (86.7%)88 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,759 (84.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,174 (87.0%)96 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years765 (79.4%)46 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years731 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years329 (20.2%)13 (3.9%)
75 Years and over99 (6.7%)15 (15.2%)
Total8,145 (62.2%)383 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Palma

According to labor force statistics for La Palma, 83.6% of individuals (6,887) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,238) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 241 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.6% or 3,967 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.4% or 88 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Palma
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School156 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma763 (70.9%)30 (2.8%)
College / Associate Degree2,001 (85.0%)104 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,967 (88.6%)152 (3.4%)
Total6,887 (83.6%)288 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in La Palma

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Palma are Management (1,237 | 15.9%), Community & Social Service (1,030 | 13.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (790 | 10.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (654 | 8.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (629 | 8.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in La Palma

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Palma, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (91.9%), Life, Physical & Social Science (83.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (78.2%), Health Technologists (77.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in La Palma
OccupationMaleFemale
Management720 (58.2%)517 (41.8%)
Business & Financial201 (44.3%)253 (55.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science524 (80.1%)130 (19.9%)
Computers & Mathematics173 (65.0%)93 (35.0%)
Architecture & Engineering297 (91.9%)26 (8.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science54 (83.1%)11 (16.9%)
Community & Social Service 338 (32.8%)692 (67.2%)
Education, Arts & Media64 (54.2%)54 (45.8%)
Legal Services & Support44 (37.3%)74 (62.7%)
Education Instruction & Library194 (30.8%)435 (69.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment36 (21.8%)129 (78.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating272 (34.4%)518 (65.6%)
Health Technologists130 (22.3%)454 (77.7%)
Total (Category)2,055 (49.3%)2,110 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)4,009 (51.6%)3,760 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in La Palma are Food Preparation & Serving (271 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (271 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (138 | 1.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (138 | 1.8%), and Healthcare Support (91 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in La Palma

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in La Palma, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (91.3%), Healthcare Support (67.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.6%), and Security & Protection (75.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in La Palma
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support61 (67.0%)30 (33.0%)
Security & Protection34 (24.6%)104 (75.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention34 (43.6%)44 (56.4%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving164 (60.5%)107 (39.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance126 (91.3%)12 (8.7%)
Personal Care & Service66 (24.3%)205 (75.6%)
Total (Category)451 (49.6%)458 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)4,009 (51.6%)3,760 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Palma are Office & Administration (975 | 12.6%), and Sales & Related (659 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in La Palma

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in La Palma
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related323 (49.0%)336 (51.0%)
Office & Administration313 (32.1%)662 (67.9%)
Total (Category)636 (38.9%)998 (61.1%)
Total (Overall)4,009 (51.6%)3,760 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Palma are Construction & Extraction (225 | 2.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (176 | 2.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in La Palma

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in La Palma
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair171 (97.2%)5 (2.8%)
Total (Category)396 (98.8%)5 (1.3%)
Total (Overall)4,009 (51.6%)3,760 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Palma are Production (277 | 3.6%), Transportation (197 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (186 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in La Palma

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in La Palma
OccupationMaleFemale
Production211 (76.2%)66 (23.8%)
Transportation123 (62.4%)74 (37.6%)
Material Moving137 (73.7%)49 (26.3%)
Total (Category)471 (71.4%)189 (28.6%)
Total (Overall)4,009 (51.6%)3,760 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Palma

Employment Industries in La Palma

The major employment industries in La Palma include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,098 | 14.1%), Educational Services (1,035 | 13.3%), Manufacturing (908 | 11.7%), Professional & Scientific (739 | 9.5%), and Retail Trade (699 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in La Palma

Employment Industries by Sex in La Palma

The La Palma industries that see more men than women are Construction (96.4%), Utilities (82.7%), and Administrative & Support (76.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Public Administration (68.4%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (67.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in La Palma
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction160 (96.4%)6 (3.6%)
Manufacturing610 (67.2%)298 (32.8%)
Wholesale Trade156 (51.7%)146 (48.3%)
Retail Trade353 (50.5%)346 (49.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing316 (74.4%)109 (25.7%)
Utilities43 (82.7%)9 (17.3%)
Information122 (58.9%)85 (41.1%)
Finance & Insurance184 (34.8%)345 (65.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing13 (32.5%)27 (67.5%)
Professional & Scientific394 (53.3%)345 (46.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support359 (76.1%)113 (23.9%)
Educational Services339 (32.8%)696 (67.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance495 (45.1%)603 (54.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation83 (63.4%)48 (36.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services134 (38.6%)213 (61.4%)
Public Administration112 (31.6%)242 (68.4%)
Total4,009 (51.6%)3,760 (48.4%)

Education in La Palma

School Enrollment in La Palma

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,031 students in La Palma are college / undergraduate (1,173 | 29.1%), high school (955 | 23.7%), and middle school (637 | 15.8%).
School Enrollment in La Palma
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2295.7%
Kindergarten1453.6%
Elementary School60915.1%
Middle School63715.8%
High School95523.7%
College / Undergraduate1,17329.1%
Graduate / Professional2837.0%
Total4,031100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Palma

Out of a total of 4,031 students who are enrolled in schools in La Palma, 963 (23.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,068 (76.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 133 (70.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 353 (97.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Palma
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds56 (29.6%)133 (70.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old511 (67.8%)243 (32.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds689 (84.5%)126 (15.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds545 (77.6%)157 (22.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds353 (97.3%)10 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds450 (94.1%)28 (5.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds235 (60.4%)154 (39.6%)
35 Years and over227 (66.6%)114 (33.4%)
Total3,068 (76.1%)963 (23.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Palma

Business (1,183 | 19.5%), science & technology (832 | 13.7%), engineering (630 | 10.4%), social sciences (554 | 9.1%), and arts & humanities (407 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 6,082 individuals in La Palma who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Palma
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3175.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2654.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1582.6%
Psychology2794.6%
Social Sciences5549.1%
Engineering63010.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies1272.1%
Science & Technology83213.7%
Business1,18319.5%
Education3676.0%
Literature & Languages2864.7%
Liberal Arts & History2944.8%
Visual & Performing Arts2143.5%
Communications1692.8%
Arts & Humanities4076.7%
Total6,082100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Palma

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Palma

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Palma are males with 2 vehicles (1,482, accounting for 38.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,273, making up 40.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Palma
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle90 (2.3%)57 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle354 (9.1%)313 (8.6%)
2 Vehicles1,482 (38.0%)1,273 (35.1%)
3 Vehicles884 (22.7%)926 (25.6%)
4 Vehicles751 (19.3%)714 (19.7%)
5 or more Vehicles337 (8.6%)340 (9.4%)
Total3,898 (100.0%)3,623 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Palma

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Palma are 30 to 34 minutes (1,053 commuters, 15.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (915 commuters, 13.7%), and 60 to 89 minutes (904 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in La Palma
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes230.3%
5 to 9 Minutes3104.6%
10 to 14 Minutes6169.2%
15 to 19 Minutes82912.4%
20 to 24 Minutes91513.7%
25 to 29 Minutes3204.8%
30 to 34 Minutes1,05315.7%
35 to 39 Minutes2073.1%
40 to 44 Minutes4797.2%
45 to 59 Minutes71410.7%
60 to 89 Minutes90413.5%
90 or more Minutes3204.8%

Commute Time by Sex in La Palma

The most common commute times in La Palma are 30 to 34 minutes (498 commuters, 14.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (555 commuters, 16.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in La Palma
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes203 (6.0%)107 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes354 (10.4%)262 (8.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes344 (10.1%)485 (14.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes488 (14.3%)427 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes141 (4.2%)179 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes498 (14.6%)555 (16.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes131 (3.8%)76 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes294 (8.6%)185 (5.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes333 (9.8%)381 (11.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes378 (11.1%)526 (16.0%)
90 or more Minutes236 (6.9%)84 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Palma

The most frequent times of departure to work in La Palma are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (517, 15.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (555, 16.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Palma
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM189 (5.6%)60 (1.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM193 (5.7%)87 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM156 (4.6%)207 (6.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM304 (8.9%)224 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM203 (6.0%)197 (6.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM517 (15.2%)555 (16.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM299 (8.8%)431 (13.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM442 (13.0%)441 (13.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM95 (2.8%)386 (11.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM260 (7.6%)282 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM201 (5.9%)129 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM25 (0.7%)20 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM303 (8.9%)136 (4.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM213 (6.3%)135 (4.1%)
Total3,400 (100.0%)3,290 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Palma

Occupancy by Ownership in La Palma

Of the total 5,085 dwellings in La Palma, owner-occupied units account for 3,403 (66.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,682 (33.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in La Palma
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,40366.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,68233.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,085100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Palma

Occupancy by Household Size in La Palma
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household88917.5%
2-Person Household1,42728.1%
3-Person Household1,06621.0%
4+ Person Household1,70333.5%
Total Housing Units5,085100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Palma

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Palma
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household478 (53.8%)411 (46.2%)
2-Person Household986 (69.1%)441 (30.9%)
3-Person Household673 (63.1%)393 (36.9%)
4+ Person Household1,266 (74.3%)437 (25.7%)
Total Housing Units3,403 (66.9%)1,682 (33.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Palma

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Palma
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School146 (60.3%)96 (39.7%)
High School Diploma356 (50.4%)350 (49.6%)
College/Associate Degree958 (64.6%)524 (35.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,943 (73.2%)712 (26.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Palma

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Palma
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3677.2%
35 to 44 Years62012.2%
45 to 54 Years1,18123.2%
55 to 64 Years1,13922.4%
65 to 74 Years87517.2%
75 to 84 Years53310.5%
85 Years and Over3707.3%
Total5,085100.0%

Housing Finances in La Palma

Median Income by Occupancy in La Palma

Median Income by Occupancy in La Palma
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,403 (66.9%)$145,544
Renter-Occupied1,682 (33.1%)$51,716
Average5,085 (100.0%)$113,398

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Palma

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Palma
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00065 (1.9%)45 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99944 (1.3%)86 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99924 (0.7%)28 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99951 (1.5%)37 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (0.2%)18 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999150 (4.4%)188 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999182 (5.3%)393 (23.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999343 (10.1%)218 (13.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999275 (8.1%)208 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999623 (18.3%)216 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more1,638 (48.1%)245 (14.6%)
Total3,403 (100.0%)1,682 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Palma

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Palma
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30052 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499315 (9.3%)27 (1.6%)
$500 to $799472 (13.9%)16 (0.9%)
$800 to $999319 (9.4%)8 (0.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499203 (6.0%)150 (8.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999208 (6.1%)457 (27.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499318 (9.3%)510 (30.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999288 (8.5%)89 (5.3%)
$3,000 or more1,228 (36.1%)381 (22.7%)
Total3,403 (100.0%)1,682 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Palma

Housing Structures in La Palma

Housing Structures in La Palma
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,47668.4%
Single Unit, Attached4438.7%
2 Unit Apartments80.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments491.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1953.8%
10 or more Apartments87717.2%
Mobile Home / Other370.7%
Total5,085100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Palma

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Palma
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,050 (87.7%)426 (12.3%)
Single Unit, Attached301 (67.9%)142 (32.1%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15 (7.7%)180 (92.3%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)877 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,403 (66.9%)1,682 (33.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Palma

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Palma
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room30 (0.9%)114 (6.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms85 (2.5%)388 (23.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms692 (20.3%)733 (43.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,545 (45.4%)366 (21.8%)
8 or more Rooms1,051 (30.9%)81 (4.8%)
Total3,403 (100.0%)1,682 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Palma

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Palma
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,924 (85.9%)655 (38.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas29 (0.9%)8 (0.5%)
Electricity372 (10.9%)1,006 (59.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels39 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used39 (1.1%)13 (0.8%)
Total3,403 (100.0%)1,682 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Palma

Household Vehicle Usage in La Palma
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle91 (2.7%)237 (14.1%)
1 Vehicle625 (18.4%)375 (22.3%)
2 Vehicles1,337 (39.3%)811 (48.2%)
3 or more Vehicles1,350 (39.7%)259 (15.4%)
Total3,403 (100.0%)1,682 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Palma

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Palma

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,2512,152
Median Property Value$835,600$880,600
Median Household Income$115,253$1,196
Monthly Housing Costs$726$1,228
Real Estate Taxes$4,588$22

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Palma

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Palma
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (3.0%)14 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)18 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99919 (1.5%)5 (0.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99956 (4.5%)47 (2.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999284 (22.7%)329 (15.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999670 (53.6%)1,269 (59.0%)
$1,000,000 or more185 (14.8%)470 (21.8%)
Total1,251 (100.0%)2,152 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Palma

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Palma
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00074 (5.9%)10 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99961 (4.9%)35 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99979 (6.3%)22 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999114 (9.1%)71 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999112 (8.9%)68 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999101 (8.1%)231 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999268 (21.4%)174 (8.1%)
$150,000 or more442 (35.3%)355 (16.5%)
Total1,251 (100.0%)2,152 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Palma

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Palma
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x66 (5.3%)167,500 (7,783.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x120 (9.6%)121 (5.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x42 (3.4%)182 (8.5%)
4.0x or more993 (79.4%)385 (17.9%)
Total1,251 (100.0%)2,152 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Palma

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Palma
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007 (0.6%)10 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499229 (18.3%)6 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499967 (77.3%)82 (3.8%)
Total1,251 (100.0%)2,152 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Palma

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Palma

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Palma
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years803 (96.3%)31 (3.7%)
6 to 18 Years2,214 (94.5%)130 (5.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,143 (93.2%)83 (6.8%)
26 to 34 Years1,329 (93.1%)98 (6.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,916 (91.7%)173 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,359 (94.4%)140 (5.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,844 (92.8%)143 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,603 (98.3%)27 (1.7%)
75 Years and older1,481 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,692 (94.7%)825 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Palma

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Palma
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born803 (96.3%)31 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,214 (94.5%)130 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,143 (93.2%)83 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Palma

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Palma
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000638 (88.7%)81 (11.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,855 (95.0%)97 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,387 (94.4%)83 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,292 (90.9%)129 (9.1%)
$100,000 and over9,501 (95.7%)431 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Palma

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Palma
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6162 (19.4%)683 (81.9%)
6 to 18 Years610 (26.0%)1,694 (72.3%)
19 to 25 Years142 (11.6%)1,015 (82.8%)
25 to 34 Years166 (11.6%)1,212 (84.9%)
35 to 44 Years173 (8.3%)1,820 (87.1%)
45 to 54 Years326 (13.1%)2,077 (83.1%)
55 to 64 Years229 (11.5%)1,659 (83.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,546 (94.9%)871 (53.4%)
75 Years and over1,473 (99.5%)729 (49.2%)
Total4,827 (31.1%)11,760 (75.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Palma

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Palma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years63 (4.7%)8 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years170 (14.8%)48 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years253 (7.5%)153 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years70 (11.5%)245 (23.9%)
75 Years and over262 (49.2%)354 (37.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Palma

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Palma: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (0.9%)8 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years38 (6.3%)81 (7.9%)
75 Years and over92 (17.3%)232 (24.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Palma: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years53 (4.6%)28 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years33 (1.0%)63 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (1.3%)32 (3.1%)
75 Years and over25 (4.7%)7 (0.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Palma: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years57 (4.2%)8 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years105 (9.1%)20 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years58 (1.7%)22 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years18 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over44 (8.3%)18 (1.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Palma: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (1.0%)15 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years164 (4.9%)114 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years55 (9.1%)164 (16.0%)
75 Years and over115 (21.6%)173 (18.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Palma: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (0.9%)12 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years45 (7.4%)90 (8.8%)
75 Years and over35 (6.6%)82 (8.6%)

Technology Access in La Palma

Computing Device Access in La Palma

Computing Device Access in La Palma
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,46387.8%
Smartphone4,68292.1%
Tablet3,93677.4%
No Computing Device1663.3%
Total5,085100.0%

Internet Access in La Palma

Internet Access in La Palma
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home4,18082.2%
Cellular Data Only4709.2%
Satellite Internet4248.3%
No Internet1412.8%
Total5,085100.0%

La Palma Summary

La Palma is a city located in Orange County, California, United States. It is located in the northwestern corner of the county, and is bordered by the cities of Cypress, Stanton, Buena Park, and Anaheim. The population was 15,568 at the 2010 census, up from 15,408 at the 2000 census.

History

The area that is now La Palma was originally part of the Rancho Los Coyotes, a Mexican land grant given to Manuel Nieto in 1834. The area was later part of the larger Rancho Los Alamitos, which was granted to Juan Jose and Juan Pablo Grijalva in 1845. The area was sparsely populated until the 1950s, when the area began to be developed for residential use. The city was incorporated in 1955, and the first mayor was elected in 1956.

Geography

La Palma is located at 33°50′54″N 118°2′10″W (33.848333, -118.036111). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all of it land.

Economy

La Palma is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The city is also home to several corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of the La Palma-based company, La Palma Foods.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 15,408 people, 5,717 households, and 4,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 7,326.3 people per square mile (2,831.2/km2). There were 5,890 housing units at an average density of 2,814.3 per square mile (1,087.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 63.45% White, 0.60% African American, 0.45% Native American, 24.90% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 7.45% from other races, and 3.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.90% of the population.
There were 5,717 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,837, and the median income for a family was $66,921. Males had a median income of $45,945 versus $35,836 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,845. About 3.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of La Palma?
Total Population of La Palma is 15,522.
What is the Total Male Population of La Palma?
Total Male Population of La Palma is 7,294.
What is the Total Female Population of La Palma?
Total Female Population of La Palma is 8,228.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Palma?
There are 88.65 Males per 100 Females in La Palma.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Palma?
There are 112.81 Females per 100 Males in La Palma.
What is the Median Population Age in La Palma?
Median Population Age in La Palma is 44.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in La Palma
Average Family Size in La Palma is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in La Palma
Average Household Size in La Palma is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in La Palma?
Per Capita income in La Palma is $50,335.
What is the Median Family Income in La Palma?
Median Family Income in La Palma is $125,162.
What is the Median Household income in La Palma?
Median Household Income in La Palma is $113,398.
What is Income or Wage Gap in La Palma?
Income or Wage Gap in La Palma is 28.3%.
Women in La Palma earn 71.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Palma?
Inequality or Gini Index in La Palma is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in La Palma?
There are 8,145 People in the Labor Forcein in La Palma.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Palma?
62.2% of People are in the Labor Force in La Palma.
What is the Unemployment Rate in La Palma?
Unemployment Rate in La Palma is 4.7%.