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La Palma, California

La Palma is a city in Orange County, California, United States.
Population 15,581

Top Events in La Palma History

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1955Government
== History == La Palma was incorporated on October 26, 1955.
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1970History
== Demographics == La Palma was first listed as a city in the 1970 U.S.
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2016History
In the California State Assembly, La Palma resides within California's 67th State Assembly district, represented by Democrat Sharon Quirk-Silva since 2016.
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2023History
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $115,833, and the per capita income was $53,050.
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2024History
For the Orange County Board of Supervisors, La Palma resides within the 1st district, represented by Janet Nguyen since 2024.
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2025History
According to the Orange County Registrar of Voters, as of May 15, 2025, La Palma has 10,076 registered voters.

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Historical Timeline

1955Government
== History == La Palma was incorporated on October 26, 1955.
1970History
== Demographics == La Palma was first listed as a city in the 1970 U.S.
2016History
In the California State Assembly, La Palma resides within California's 67th State Assembly district, represented by Democrat Sharon Quirk-Silva since 2016.
2023History
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $115,833, and the per capita income was $53,050.
2024History
For the Orange County Board of Supervisors, La Palma resides within the 1st district, represented by Janet Nguyen since 2024.
2025History
According to the Orange County Registrar of Voters, as of May 15, 2025, La Palma has 10,076 registered voters.

Did You Know?

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La Palma is located in the state of California.
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La Palma has a population of 15,581 residents.
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The population was 15,581 at the 2020 census, up from 15,568 at the 2010 census.

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Famous People from La Palma, California

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Vicente Sebastián Pintado
Spanish Cartographer, Military Officer · Born Feb 20, 1774 · Died Aug 20, 1829 (age 55)
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Francisca de Gazmira
Benahoaritan Woman (15Th Century–16Th Century)
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Tanausu
Historical Canary Islands Ruler
HT
Hector Izquierdo Triana
Commissioner Of The Spanish Government For Volcanic Eruptions
BA
Bernardo Álvarez Afonso
Spanish Catholic Bishop
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