La Palma, California
La Palma: City
About
La Palma is a city located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,568. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,415 inhabitants.
The city was created 69 years ago in 1955.
Quick Facts about La Palma
| Population : | 15,415 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Orange County |
| Postal code : | 90623 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.32% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.68% |
| Altitude : | 46 feet / 14 meters |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1955 (69 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 12:49:39 (30th October 2024) |
| Population growth : | -0.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
La Palma is located at 33°50'47"N 118°2'48"W (33.8464000, -118.0467300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of La Palma decreased by 0.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1960 | 622 | - | census |
| 2010 | 15,568 | 96% | census |
| 2011 | 15,676 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,757 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,846 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,819 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,806 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,739 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,644 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,525 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,428 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,415 | -0.08% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 94,299 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 90,324 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 101,253 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 90,329 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.6% |
| White only, percent : | 48.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 13.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 7.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 42.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 35.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,747 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 36.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
La Palma zip code is 90623.
County name: Orange, County
fips: 06059
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $323,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,109 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $773 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,189 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 32,599 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.85 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 388,045 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 668,238 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,323 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,181 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,291 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,352 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,887 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,135 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,037 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,134 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 374 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,731 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,409.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.74 |
Where to Stay in La Palma
1 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buena Park
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Other Places in La Palma
1 City of La Palma Recreation & Community Services
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2 La Palma City Hall
7822 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 City of La Palma
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People born in La Palma (29)
People born in La Palma, including President of Cuba Ramón Grau, Spanish basketball player Óscar Peña, German guitarist and jazz guitarist Alexander Sputh, .
List
- Priscilla Hernández (Spanish singer-songwriter and fantasy illustrator) she was born in 01/01/1984
- Domingo Vandewalle (Spanish explorer) he was born in 01/01/1720
- Antonio Camacho Díaz (Spanish economist (1927-2005)) he was born in 01/01/1927
- Antonio de Orbarán (Spanish sculptor) he was born in 01/01/1501
- Carlos Javier Cabrera (Spanish politician) he was born in 26/12/1964
- Domingo Acosta Guión (Spanish writer and poet (1884-1959)) he was born in 01/01/1884
- Gregorio Toledo (Spanish painter (1906-1980)) he was born in 12/03/1906
- Guadalupe González Taño (Spanish politician) she was born in 12/12/1965
- Jaime Pérez García de Aguiar he was born in 01/01/1930
- Javier Pérez Pérez he was born in 01/01/1946
- José María Brito Pérez he was born in 01/12/1934
- José Pérez Castañeda García (Spanish military personnel) he was born in 01/01/1814
- Matías Vega Alemán (Spanish military personnel) he was born in 24/02/1841
- Miguel Ángel Martín Sánchez (Spanish sculptor) he was born in 01/01/1959
- Pancha la Rastera she was born in 01/01/1895
- Pedro Capote Lorenzo (Spanish businessperson) he was born in 01/01/1899
- Pedro Hernández Torres he was born in 22/02/1921
- Antonio Castro Cordobez (Spanish politician) he was born in 06/10/1946
Schools in La Palma
College & universities near La Palma, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113236 | Cypress College | Cypress (CA) | 90630-5897 |
Stations (48)
Amtrak & bus stations near La Palma, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUL | Fullerton Transportation Center | 120 East Santa Fe Avenue | RAIL |
| LBC | Long Beach, California | 601 North Long Beach Blvd. | BUS |
| ANA | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center | 2150 East Katella Avenue | RAIL |
| SNA | Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center | 1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard | RAIL |
| TOA | Torrance, CA | 20575 Hamilton Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near La Palma
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cypr Post Office | Cypress (CA) | 90630 |
Other cities in Orange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 353,676 | The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area. |
| Santa Ana | 331,301 | The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. |
| Irvine | 283,700 | A city located in Orange County, California. |
| Huntington Beach | 198,246 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Garden Grove | 171,366 | The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Fullerton | 139,921 | The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Orange | 138,192 | The sixth most populous city in California. |
| Costa Mesa | 112,366 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Mission Viejo | 94,242 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Westminster | 89,740 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Newport Beach | 86,834 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Lake Forest | 85,329 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Buena Park | 81,269 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Tustin | 79,815 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Yorba Linda | 68,027 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,569 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
Distance to Other Cities
La Palma distances to largest California cities
