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Palermo

California · 5,266 residents · 29.162 sq mi
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Palermo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,588. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $283,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,266
−8%since 2000
from 5,720 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
181 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+22%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Palermo
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,588
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,588 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,494
+107%since 2000
from $15,206 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+16%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+103%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(4,077)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(892)
Asian2.4%(137)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(2,416)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(3,290)
Black3.8%(200)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,178)
Asian3.9%(205)
Other7.5%(393)
Diversity Score68.9%(3,628)
Diversity Score
69
+63%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 28.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 79.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 18.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palermo, California?

Palermo, California has about 5,266 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palermo, California?

The typical household in Palermo, California earns about $50,588 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palermo, California expensive?

In Palermo, California, the median home is worth about $283,000, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Palermo, California?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Palermo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palermo, California?

About 20.1% of people in Palermo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palermo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Palermo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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