La Palma, CA Demographics

A map of La Palma's Population by Race

La Palma, California has an estimated population of 15,272, a slight decrease from the 15,581 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.1% Asian, 20.7% White, 16.5% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Palma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Palma has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Palma, that probability was 66.2% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Palma is ranked the 400th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). La Palma was ranked the 397th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Palma's White Population

3,161 residents of La Palma, or 20.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Palma is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. La Palma ranks 1286th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Palma's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of La Palma's population has decreased from 21.3% to 20.7%.

La Palma is more White than neighboring Cerritos (11.7% White), Buena Park (20% White), Hawaiian Gardens (6.7% White), and Artesia (13.1% White). La Palma is less White than neighboring Cypress (31.5% White).

La Palma's Black Population

491 residents of La Palma, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Palma is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. La Palma ranks 212th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Palma's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. Black residents' share of La Palma's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.2%.

La Palma is more Black than neighboring Cypress (2.9% Black), and Buena Park (1.7% Black). La Palma is less Black than neighboring Cerritos (5.7% Black), Hawaiian Gardens (3.8% Black), and Artesia (5.2% Black).

La Palma's Asian Population

8,258 residents of La Palma, or 54.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Palma is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. La Palma ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Palma's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Asian residents' share of La Palma's population has increased from 50.3% to 54.1%.

La Palma is more Asian than neighboring Cypress (38.1% Asian), Buena Park (32.1% Asian), Hawaiian Gardens (12.5% Asian), and Artesia (43.2% Asian). La Palma is less Asian than neighboring Cerritos (61.7% Asian).

La Palma's Hispanic Population

2,526 residents of La Palma, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Palma is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Palma ranks 902nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Palma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Hispanic residents' share of La Palma's population has decreased from 18.9% to 16.5%.

La Palma is more Hispanic than neighboring Cerritos (16% Hispanic). La Palma is less Hispanic than neighboring Cypress (21.5% Hispanic), Buena Park (42.1% Hispanic), Hawaiian Gardens (75.6% Hispanic), and Artesia (33.1% Hispanic).

La Palma's Native American/Other Population

87 residents of La Palma, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Palma is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Palma ranks 1066th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Palma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Palma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

La Palma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cerritos (0.8% Native American/Other), Buena Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Gardens (1.1% Native American/Other), and Artesia (4.2% Native American/Other).

La Palma's Multiracial Population

749 residents of La Palma, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Palma is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Palma ranks 1061st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Palma's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Multiracial residents' share of La Palma's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.9%.

La Palma is more Multiracial than neighboring Cerritos (4.1% Multiracial), Buena Park (3.3% Multiracial), Hawaiian Gardens (0.3% Multiracial), and Artesia (1.2% Multiracial). La Palma is less Multiracial than neighboring Cypress (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.