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Community Overview

Date Incorporated	August 24, 1962
Population	145,468
Area in Square Miles	104
Residential Units	41,898
Number of Business Licenses	6,206
Registered Voters	53,134
Annual Sales & Use Tax Revenue	$18.2 million
Average Rainfall	8 inches
Average Temperature (July)	98 degrees
Average Temperature (January)	56 degrees
Elevation at City Hall	2,600 feet
Longitude at City Hall	118 degrees 6 min. W
Latitude at City Hall	35 degrees 35 min. N
Wind Direction	Predominantly from the southwest
Wind Speeds	Average 7 to 10 MPH
Last Updated: March 2008

Palmdale Community Profile

Annual Population 1986-2007

In 1986, the population of the City of Palmdale was 23,350. Today, Palmdale is emerging as a rapidly growing and thriving community with over 145,000 residents. The City's record growth has earned it the Census Bureau rating as the nation's 31st fastest-growing city in America.

2006 Household Income

Palmdale is an upper-middle class community, with an average household income of $71,720 in 2006.

Palmdale residents enjoy a comfortable hometown feel with a strong family orientation, excellent education system and abundant recreational opportunities in a safe environment.

2006 Population by Age

0-9	17.8%
10-19	20.9%
20-34	18.1%
35-54	29.5%
55 and Over	13.7%
Median Age 29.2
Source: ESRI forecasts for 2006