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Palmdale

Pennsylvania · 1,308 residents · 1.485 sq mi
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Palmdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,621. Population has fallen 28% since 2011, a loss of 499 residents. Median home value is $143,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,308
−28%vs 2011
vs 1,807 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
881 / sq mi
−28%vs 2011
vs 1,217 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+35%vs 2011
vs 27.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
9141K1K2K2K201020202024Palmdale
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,621
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $60,391 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,902
+5%vs 2011
vs $20,834 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.326 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $156,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $732 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−11.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.0% in 2011
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+14%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,442)
Black3.9%(70)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(222)
Asian3.5%(64)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score43.2%(780)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,097)
Black4.3%(56)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(59)
Asian4.5%(59)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score31.9%(418)
Diversity Score
32
−26%vs 2011
vs 43 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+36%vs 2011
vs 18.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
+9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
Female
50.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
Foreign born
5.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmdale, Pennsylvania?

Palmdale, Pennsylvania has about 1,308 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Palmdale, Pennsylvania earns about $48,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Palmdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $143,900, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Palmdale, Pennsylvania?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Palmdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmdale, Pennsylvania?

About 5.2% of people in Palmdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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