Pala
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
Pala is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 1,490 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 397 ft (121 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rainbow, 5.2 miles NW.
- 1,490residents (2020 Census)
- 397 ftelevation · 121 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.4 km²
- 267 / sq mipopulation density
- 92059ZIP code
About Pala
Pala is a small, mostly Native American community and census-designated place located within the Pala Indian Reservation in San Diego County, California. As of the 2020 census, Pala had a population of 1,490. For centuries it was a traditional gathering place of Native peoples. The Mission San Antonio de Pala or Pala Mission was established in Pala by early 19th century as an asistencia or sub-mission.[1]
The community is north of Escondido in the San Diego-Carlsbad metro area. In the National Geographic Names database, it is officially catalogued as feature number 1661174. The community is in ZIP Code 92059, and inside area code 760.
The community's name may be derived from the Native American Cupeño or Luiseño language term pale, meaning "water." Another possible origin of the name is the Spanish word pala, which means "shovel."
The community is in the Pacific time zone. Pala is at an altitude of 404 feet, located at 33°21′55″N 117°04′36″W (latitude 33.365N, longitude 117.075W).
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- Median household income
- $106,250
- Median home value
- $305,600
- Median rent
- $1,263/mo
- Median age
- 29.9
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Pala had 1,490 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,490 |
|---|---|
| Density | 267 per sq mi (103 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pala at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,490 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.58 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3639° N, 117.0678° W |
| ZIP code | 92059 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0655058 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pala
- Rainbow5.2 mi NW
- Fallbrook8.7 mi W
- Bonsall9.5 mi SW
- Valley Center9.5 mi S
- Temecula9.7 mi NW
- Hidden Meadows10.1 mi S
- Aguanga13.7 mi NE
- Vista15.6 mi SW
- Camp Pendleton Mainside15.7 mi W
- Escondido16.0 mi S
- Murrieta16.1 mi NW
- French Valley16.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Pala
What county is Pala in?
Pala is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Pala, CA?
1,490 people lived in Pala at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pala, CA?
The ZIP code of Pala is 92059.
What is the elevation of Pala?
397 feet (121 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pala?
Rainbow (5.2 mi), Fallbrook (8.7 mi), Bonsall (9.5 mi), Valley Center (9.5 mi), Temecula (9.7 mi).
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