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 $120,364 with a poverty rate of 13.24%. The median age in Pala is 31.7 years: 34.5 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pala was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 440 | 44.53% |
| Two or more races | 333 | 33.7% |
| White | 163 | 16.5% |
| Asian | 26 | 2.63% |
| Other race | 12 | 1.21% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.61% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 296 | 3.34 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Married | 124 | 4.21 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 76 | 1.25 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 71 | 3.66 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Male | 25 | 4.44 | 56 | 44 |
3.89
Average Family Size
3.34
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 14.62% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 5.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 3.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 1.99% |
| High School Graduate | 163 | 29.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 16.61% |
| Some College | 158 | 28.52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 256 | 220 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 241 | 106 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 77 | 6 |
| White | 39 | 37 | 4 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 2 |
| Other Race | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 41.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $57,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,625 | $37,750 | $31,111 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,500 | $33,750 | $23,500 |
| Overall | $33,065 | $38,281 | $30,268 |
| Some College | $34,375 | $53,333 | $26,667 |
$33,065
Average Earnings
$38,281
Average Male
$30,268
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.04% of Pala residents speak only English, while 39.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 473 | 109 | 23.04% |
| Multiple | 333 | 85 | 25.53% |
| Native | 434 | 16 | 3.69% |
| Asian | 26 | 3 | 11.54% |
| White | 48 | 2 | 4.17% |
13.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.79%
Male Poverty Rate
14.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pala is Multiple, with 25.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pala is Native, with 3.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.08% |
| High School | 8.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.14% |
| Some College | 2.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 8.82% |
| Female Employed | 5.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,667 | $131,571 |
| Households | $91,875 | $120,364 |
| Married Families | $102,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,000 | $68,991 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
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
35
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 12 | 4.18% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 5.06% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 6 | 25% |
| White | 5 | 4.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.1%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
72.27%
Born in Pala
77.43%
Native Born
22.57%
Foreign Born
11.54%
Non Citizen
11.03%
Naturalized
77.43% of Pala residents were born in the United States, with 72.27% having been born in California. 11.54% 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% |