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Palermo

North Dakota · 122 residents (2025 est.) · 2.25 sq mi
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Palermo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,429. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $43,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
+68%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
−12%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:122 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
27671071461861990201020202024Palermo
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,429
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,844
+170%since 2000
from $14,028 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+77%since 2010
from 0.243 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade68.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
48.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+208%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
11
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−19%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.8%
+55.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−62.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2012
from 38.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.9%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.4%
+40.8 ptssince 2017
from 31.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palermo, North Dakota?

Palermo, North Dakota has about 129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palermo, North Dakota?

The typical household in Palermo, North Dakota earns about $36,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palermo, North Dakota expensive?

In Palermo, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Palermo, North Dakota?

About 1.1% of adults age 25 and over in Palermo, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palermo, North Dakota?

About 6.2% of people in Palermo, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palermo, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Palermo, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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