Palmdale is a CDP located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Palmdale has a 2024 population of 1,301. Palmdale is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,359 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmdale is $75,075 with a poverty rate of 27.41%. The median age in Palmdale is 32.7 years: 27.8 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,014 | 67.29% |
| Asian | 373 | 24.75% |
| Two or more races | 86 | 5.71% |
| Other race | 21 | 1.39% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 598 | 2.45 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.2 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 207 | 2.66 | 18.8 | 81.2 |
| Married | 170 | 3.77 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Male | 7 | 2.14 | 0 | 100 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
38.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 1.01% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 14.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 284 | 31.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 9.07% |
| High School Graduate | 235 | 26.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 9.97% |
| Some College | 66 | 7.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 619 | 609 | 335 |
| Asian | 146 | 67 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 94 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 86 | 12 |
| Other Race | 21 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 54.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,992 | $66,523 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $60,313 | $0 | $61,781 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,167 | $49,722 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $53,365 | $14,336 |
$49,167
Average Earnings
$49,722
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.38% of Palmdale residents speak only English, while 14.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 918 | 261 | 28.43% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 152 | 79.58% |
| Multiple | 86 | 64 | 74.42% |
27.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.8%
Male Poverty Rate
17.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmdale is Hispanic, with 79.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmdale is White, with 28.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 58.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 32.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25.48% |
| High School | 5.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 29.35% |
| Male Employed | 6.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $78,663 |
| Households | $60,449 | $75,075 |
| Married Families | $155,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,833 | $68,638 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 6.47% |
| Asian | 42 | 27.45% |
| Black | 13 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.5%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.36%
Born in Palmdale
96.75%
Native Born
3.25%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
96.75% of Palmdale residents were born in the United States, with 66.36% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,301 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 1,302 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,302 | -30 | -2.25% |
| 2021 | 1,332 | -27 | -1.99% |
| 2020 | 1,359 | 107 | 8.55% |
| 2019 | 1,252 | 115 | 10.11% |
| 2018 | 1,137 | 142 | 14.27% |
| 2017 | 995 | -48 | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 1,043 | -110 | -9.54% |
| 2015 | 1,153 | -190 | -14.15% |
| 2014 | 1,343 | -43 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 1,386 | -249 | -15.23% |
| 2012 | 1,635 | -172 | -9.52% |
| 2011 | 1,807 | 499 | 38.15% |
| 2010 | 1,308 | 0 | 0% |