Palmdale, CA Employment

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22%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
18%
Household income NAT. AVG.
6%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$23,267$31,458$29,829
Median household income$65,444$63,783$55,322
Median income owner occupied$77,268$86,568$70,586
Median income renter occupied$40,612$43,419$35,192
Median earnings male$39,926$36,599$36,919
Median earnings female$26,590$27,020$26,250
Unemployment rate4.4%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level15.8%15.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Palmdale is 22% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Palmdale is 18% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Palmdale is 6% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Palmdale is 5% higher than the national average

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      $43,624 $65,444 $130,888
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      $42,517 $63,783 $127,566
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Palmdale median earnings by income bracket

      Palmdale employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry14.6%14.6%
      Manufacturing sector13.9%13.9%
      Financial & insurance services2.3%2.3%
      Wholesale & retail services13.3%13.3%
      Public administration6.3%6.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.8%9.8%
      Education, health & social services11.3%11.3%
      Other26.4%26.4%

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      Source: The Palmdale, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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