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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmdale

California · 116,670 residents · 106.064 sq mi
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Palmdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,941. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $113,600. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

116,670
+69%since 1990
from 68,917 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,100 / sq mi
+69%since 1990
from 650 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.2
+2%since 1990
from 27.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
59K89K119K149K180K1990201020202024Palmdale
2024165K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,941
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,974 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,384
+12%since 1990
from $14,606 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$113,600
−42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$630
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $580 in 1990
US average: $602
71.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
29.0% rent
2.4
−32%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76%(52,376)
Black6.4%(4,416)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(15,117)
Asian4.4%(3,029)
Diversity Score70.4%(48,534)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41%(47,831)
Black14.1%(16,447)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(43,991)
Asian3.7%(4,327)
Diversity Score80.5%(93,932)
81
+14%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.0 min
+6%since 1990
from 34.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmdale, California?

Palmdale, California has about 116,670 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmdale, California?

The typical household in Palmdale, California earns about $46,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmdale, California expensive?

In Palmdale, California, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Palmdale, California?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Palmdale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmdale, California?

About 15.8% of people in Palmdale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmdale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmdale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47,753 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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