Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Palmdale California Avg US Average
Median Household Income $80,777 $96,718 $78,145
Median Personal Income $80,777 $96,718 $78,145
Average income growth 6.7% 6.7% 6.7%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Palmdale
United States
Year Palmdale United States

Economic Inequality in Palmdale | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Palmdale California Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.619 0.596 0.570
Male Median Income $59,591 $73,016 $67,746
Female Median Income $46,002 $63,704 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 22.8% 12.8% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Palmdale California Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 7.4% 6.4% 5.2%
Working from Home 8.1% 15.5% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 30 23 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Palmdale
United States
Year Palmdale United States