Explore La Palma local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Orange County.
At a glance: La Palma is an incorporated city in Orange County. Population: 15,045 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 10,177 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
La Palma’s municipal history begins with its incorporation as Dairyland in 1955. The official account describes a small farming community shaped by dairies, followed by a name change in 1965 reflecting La Palma Avenue and the region’s Spanish heritage. The name and early land use are historical context, not a description of current agricultural operations. The city identifies its Civic Center and Central Park as early community projects and continuing gathering places. Its history also describes Centerpointe as a redevelopment project that introduced commercial and light-industrial uses in the early 1980s. These public spaces and employment areas give La Palma a civic identity beyond its residential streets. The current About La Palma resource brings together city maps, the municipal code, official press releases, community events and the La Palma Mosaic recreation-and-news publication. For a local rule, start with the municipal code; for orientation, use the city maps; for a park activity, check the current recreation guide rather than a historical event date.
The city’s official history describes its dairy-farming origins and incorporation as Dairyland in 1955. The name changed to La Palma in 1965.
The city’s history names the Civic Center and Central Park as early projects and community gathering places.
The official About La Palma page links to city maps, the municipal code, news and recreation resources.
10,177 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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