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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palermo

California · 5,720 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 $30,588. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $84,500. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,720
+9%since 1990
from 5,260 in 1990
1990 – 2024
196 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 180 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+2%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Palermo
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,588
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,904 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,206
+52%since 1990
from $10,029 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.6%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $410 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
22.5% rent
2.8
−5%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(4,702)
Black0.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(563)
Asian0.7%(37)
Diversity Score41.4%(2,179)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(4,077)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(892)
Asian2.4%(137)
Diversity Score42.2%(2,416)
42
+2%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−25%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palermo, California?

Palermo, California has about 5,720 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palermo, California?

The typical household in Palermo, California earns about $30,588 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Palermo, California?

About 7.9% 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 25.6% 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 460 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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