La Palma, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of La Palma, California is 15,375 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 399th-largest city in California. The median household income is $115,833, the median home value is $916,600, and the median age is 46.6.
The population has declined 2.9% since 2010 (15,545 → 15,092).
15,375
Population
8633
People / sq mi
$115,833
Median Income
$916,600
Median Home Value
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La Palma covers 1.8 sq mi of land at 8633 people per square mile.
About La Palma, CA
In La Palma, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $916,600. La Palma is a city in California with a population of 15,375.
The typical household earns $115,833 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.6%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $916,600, with typical rent around $2,239.
About 48.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 12.5%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in La Palma — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
La Palma city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of La Palma city had a population of 15,545 in 2010 and 15,092 in 2024, a -2.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,846 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.21%.
15,092
Population (2024)
15,545
Population (2010)
15,846
Peak (2013)
-0.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,545 |
| 2011 | 15,676 |
| 2012 | 15,757 |
| 2013 | 15,846 |
| 2014 | 15,819 |
| 2015 | 15,806 |
| 2016 | 15,739 |
| 2017 | 15,644 |
| 2018 | 15,525 |
| 2019 | 15,428 |
| 2020 | 15,561 |
| 2021 | 15,393 |
| 2022 | 15,249 |
| 2023 | 15,122 |
| 2024 | 15,092 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$115,833
Median Household Income
$53,050
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$916,600
Median Home Value
$2,239
Median Rent
68.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.9%
High School+
48.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
72.3%
Public Transit
12.5%
Work From Home
32.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
12.0%
Foreign Born
49.1%
Non-English at Home
3.6%
Veterans
10.1%
With Disability
95.0%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.1% |
| Retail Trade | 6.3% |
| Information | 6.3% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
La Palma, California has a population of 15,375 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 399th-largest city in California.
The median household income in La Palma, California is $115,833, with 3.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in La Palma, California is $916,600, with median monthly rent at $2,239 and a homeownership rate of 68.6%.
The median age in La Palma, California is 46.6 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The population has declined 2.9% since 2010 (15,545 → 15,092).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.