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Palermo

North Dakota · 125 residents · 2.25 sq mi
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Palermo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,542. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $97,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 407%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
+62%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−31%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27671071461861990201020202024Palermo
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,542
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,713
+98%since 2000
from $14,028 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information46%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade26%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
+407%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
53.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+297%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(9)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score21.7%(27)
Diversity Score
22
+570%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Female
31.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
61.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palermo, North Dakota?

Palermo, North Dakota has about 125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palermo, North Dakota earns about $63,542 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 $97,500, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Palermo, North Dakota?

About 9.0% 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 0.0% 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 25 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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