Community Overview Date Incorporated August 24, 1962 Population 147,897 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: May 2008 Palmdale Community Profile Annual Population 1986-2008 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 147,000 residents. The City's record growth has made it one of the fastest-growing cities in America. Source: Antelope Valley Press 6/21/2006 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. Source: ESRI forecasts for 2006 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