Pala is a CDP located in San Diego County California. Pala has a 2024 population of 1,153. Pala is currently growing at a rate of 7.76% annually and its population has increased by 5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,094 in 2020.
The average household income in Pala is $116,225 with a poverty rate of 12.31%. The median age in Pala is 31.5 years: 33.3 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pala was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 403 | 43.61% |
| Two or more races | 357 | 38.64% |
| White | 127 | 13.74% |
| Other race | 17 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 267 | 3.46 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 113 | 4.44 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Female | 71 | 3.49 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Non Family | 63 | 1.29 | 81 | 19 |
| Male | 20 | 4.65 | 55 | 45 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.46
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 12.86% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 5.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 3.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.3% |
| High School Graduate | 158 | 30.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 19% |
| Some College | 136 | 26.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 250 | 119 | 10 |
| Native American | 231 | 196 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 95 | 5 |
| White | 33 | 33 | 2 |
| Other Race | 17 | 8 | 5 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 29.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,625 | $85,000 | $64,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $151,250 | $0 | $151,250 |
| High School Graduate | $32,727 | $31,250 | $32,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,942 | $36,042 | $24,500 |
| Overall | $34,741 | $40,972 | $32,750 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $54,375 | $33,500 |
$34,741
Average Earnings
$40,972
Average Male
$32,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.09% of Pala residents speak only English, while 41.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 469 | 99 | 21.11% |
| Multiple | 357 | 77 | 21.57% |
| Native | 399 | 9 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 13 | 3 | 23.08% |
| White | 41 | 2 | 4.88% |
12.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.63%
Male Poverty Rate
14.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pala is Asian, with 23.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pala is Native, with 2.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.07% |
| High School | 6.96% |
| Some College | 3.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Male Employed | 6.29% |
| Female Employed | 4.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,750 | $124,766 |
| Households | $90,938 | $116,225 |
| Married Families | $103,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,875 | $70,143 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 12 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 3.58% |
| Native American | 10 | 3.69% |
| White | 3 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 3 | 27.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.7%
Born in Pala
78.14%
Native Born
21.86%
Foreign Born
10.93%
Non Citizen
10.93%
Naturalized
78.14% of Pala residents were born in the United States, with 73.7% having been born in California. 10.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,153 | 83 | 7.76% |
| 2023 | 1,070 | 82 | 8.3% |
| 2022 | 988 | 22 | 2.28% |
| 2021 | 966 | -128 | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 1,094 | 89 | 8.86% |
| 2019 | 1,005 | -138 | -12.07% |
| 2018 | 1,143 | 166 | 16.99% |
| 2017 | 977 | -29 | -2.88% |
| 2016 | 1,006 | 7 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 999 | 0 | 0% |