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Palermo

California · 5,555 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 $41,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,500. Households here earn about 47% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,555
−3%since 2000
from 5,720 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+11%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Palermo
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,464
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,588 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,591
+42%since 2000
from $15,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,500
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+92%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(3,256)
Black1.1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(1,401)
Asian5%(276)
Other11.6%(646)
Diversity Score73.7%(4,093)
Diversity Score
74
+74%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palermo, California?

Palermo, California has about 5,555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palermo, California?

The typical household in Palermo, California earns about $41,464 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 $219,500, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Palermo, California?

About 9.8% 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 18.5% 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 295 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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