the city of palmdale celebrated its 50th anniversary of incorporation on aug. 24, 2012. it has consistently been one of the fastest-growing cities in california and in the country. since 1980, palmdale’s population has soared from 12,277 to 158,605. despite its growth, palmdale continues to cherish the small-town values of a family-oriented community while enjoying all of the conveniences of its booming retail and commercial sectors.