La Palma, California facts for kids
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La Palma, California
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La Palma Civic Center
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"Where Tradition and Vision Come Together"
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Location of La Palma in Orange County, California.
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 La Palma, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | California | ||||
| County | Orange | ||||
| Incorporated | October 26, 1955 | ||||
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| • Type | Council-Manager | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.67 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) 1.32% | ||||
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) | ||||
| Population
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| • Total | 15,581 | ||||
| • Density | 8,753.7/sq mi (3,379.83/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
90623
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| Area code(s) | 562/714/657 | ||||
| FIPS code | 06-40256 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 1652737 | ||||
La Palma is a city in Orange County, California, United States. Its name means "The Palm" in Spanish. In 2020, about 15,581 people lived there.
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History of La Palma
La Palma became an official city on October 26, 1955. When it was first created, its name was Dairyland. This was because it was one of three "dairy cities" in the area. The other two were Dairy Valley (now Cerritos) and Dairy City (now Cypress).
In 1965, the dairy farms moved to other places. So, the city changed its name to La Palma. This new name honors the area's Spanish history. It also comes from La Palma Avenue, a main street in the city.
Geography of La Palma
La Palma is located in Orange County. The city covers a total area of about 1.83 square miles (4.67 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
La Palma is the smallest city in Orange County based on its land area.
Population and People in La Palma
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 622 | — | |
| 1970 | 9,687 | 1,457.4% | |
| 1980 | 15,399 | 59.0% | |
| 1990 | 15,392 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 15,408 | 0.1% | |
| 2010 | 15,568 | 1.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 15,428 | −0.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the US Census reported that La Palma had 15,568 residents. The city is quite diverse. About 48% of the people were Asian, and 37% were White. Around 16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most of the people in La Palma, about 99.9%, lived in homes. Only a very small number lived in group homes or other facilities.
Population in 2000
In 2000, La Palma had 15,408 people. The city was also diverse then. About 44.6% of the people were Asian, and 36.3% were White. Around 10.3% of the population was Hispanic.
Economy and Jobs in La Palma
La Palma has several businesses that provide many jobs for its residents.
Top Employers in La Palma
Here are some of the biggest employers in La Palma, based on a 2023 report:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | ADP | 565 |
| 2 | La Palma Intercommunity Hospital | 395 |
| 3 | Applecare Medical Group | 278 |
| 4 | Arcadia | 179 |
| 5 | Beacon Day School | 147 |
| 6 | Tech Knowledge Associates LLC | 93 |
| 7 | Walmart Stores | 92 |
| 8 | Quiet Logistics | 87 |
| 9 | Sunrise Assisted Living | 78 |
| 10 | CJ Foods USA | 75 |
Education in La Palma
La Palma has several schools for students of different ages.
- Los Coyotes Elementary: Part of the Centralia Elementary School District
- G.B. Miller Elementary: Also part of the Centralia Elementary School District
- Steve Luther Elementary: Part of the Cypress School District
- Walker Junior High School: Part of the Anaheim Union High School District
- John F. Kennedy High School: Also part of the Anaheim Union High School District
- Beacon Day School for Children with Autism and Related Disorders: A private school
City Services and Infrastructure
The local newspaper that serves La Palma is the Los Cerritos Community News.
Emergency Services
For fire protection, La Palma relies on the Orange County Fire Authority. Ambulance services are provided by Care Ambulance Service. The La Palma Police Department is in charge of keeping the city safe and enforcing laws.
Notable People from La Palma
Many interesting people have come from La Palma. Here are a few:
- Hugo Arellano (born 1998) – a soccer player
- Nathan Baesel (born 1974) – an actor
- Ami Bera (born 1965) – a U.S. representative for California
- Derrick Deese Jr. (born 1998) – an NFL player
- John Lamb (born 1990) – a MLB player
- Steve Rotter (born 1998) – a volleyball player
See also
In Spanish: La Palma (California) para niños
