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Paloma, CA
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California.
Population
450
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,378
ZIP codes
0
Paloma and its ZIP codes
Paloma at a glance
- Paloma is about 5.5 times as dense as California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calaveras County. PPP loans are for Paloma.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,085
10,140 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $8,982 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Paloma, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
47
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
108
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 40°F
22.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Paloma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mokelumne HillCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Campo SecoCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Valley SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| JacksonCity | 6.1 mi | 3.6 |
| San AndreasCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 10 |
| MartellCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Sutter CreekCity | 8.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Rancho CalaverasCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10 |
| Camanche North ShoreCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Pine GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| Amador CityCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| IoneCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| Camanche VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paloma, CA in?
- Paloma is in Calaveras County, California.
- What is the population of Paloma, CA?
- About 450 people live in Paloma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paloma?
- Nearby places include Mokelumne Hill (4.1 mi), Campo Seco (5.8 mi), Valley Springs (5.9 mi), Jackson (6.1 mi), San Andreas (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023