La Palma, CA Demographics
A map of La Palma's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Asian | 7,835 | 50.3% |
White | 3,324 | 21.3% |
Hispanic | 2,939 | 18.9% |
Black | 766 | 4.9% |
Multiracial | 568 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 149 | 1.0% |
La Palma, California had a population of 15,581 in 2020. It was 21.3% White, 4.9% Black, 50.3% Asian, 18.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Palma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, La Palma is the 397th most populous. 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's White Population
3,324 residents of La Palma identify as White, or 21.3%. This makes the White share of the population of La Palma less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Palma is ranked #1286 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Palma is more White than neighboring Cerritos (12.8% White), Buena Park (19.4% White), Hawaiian Gardens (5.5% White), and Artesia (15.9% White). La Palma is less White than neighboring Cypress (32.6% White).
La Palma's Black Population
766 residents of La Palma identify as Black, or 4.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Palma roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Palma is ranked #210 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Palma is more Black than neighboring Cypress (3% Black), Buena Park (3% Black), Hawaiian Gardens (3.9% Black), and Artesia (3.8% Black). La Palma is less Black than neighboring Cerritos (6.4% Black).
La Palma's Asian Population
7,835 residents of La Palma identify as Asian, or 50.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Palma considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Palma is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Palma is more Asian than neighboring Cypress (37.4% Asian), Buena Park (32.7% Asian), Hawaiian Gardens (12.2% Asian), and Artesia (41.8% Asian). La Palma is less Asian than neighboring Cerritos (62.1% Asian).
La Palma's Hispanic Population
2,939 residents of La Palma identify as Hispanic, or 18.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Palma considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Palma is ranked #899 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Palma is more Hispanic than neighboring Cerritos (14.3% Hispanic). La Palma is less Hispanic than neighboring Cypress (21.3% Hispanic), Buena Park (40.9% Hispanic), Hawaiian Gardens (76.7% Hispanic), and Artesia (35.5% Hispanic).
La Palma's Native American/Other Population
149 residents of La Palma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Palma roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Palma is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Palma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other), and Artesia (0.9% Native American/Other). La Palma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cypress (1.1% Native American/Other), and Buena Park (1.1% Native American/Other).
La Palma's Multiracial Population
568 residents of La Palma identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Palma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Palma is ranked #1061 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Palma is more Multiracial than neighboring Cerritos (3.4% Multiracial), Buena Park (2.9% Multiracial), Hawaiian Gardens (0.9% Multiracial), and Artesia (2% Multiracial). La Palma is less Multiracial than neighboring Cypress (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.