CITY · 2020 ACS
Palermo
New Jersey · 3,183 residents · 3.112 sq mi
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The short version
Palermo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $317,900. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.4%(140)
5 to 95.8%(185)
10 to 147.5%(240)
15 to 195.2%(164)
20 to 245.5%(174)
25 to 348%(254)
35 to 448.5%(271)
45 to 5410.9%(348)
55 to 6417.4%(555)
65 to 7416.9%(539)
75 to 847%(223)
85 and over2.8%(90)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$76,441
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $79,844 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 53.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13%
Wholesale trade9.6%
Public administration8.5%
Information8%
Retail trade3.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$317,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $339,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
4.2
−2%vs 2021
vs 4.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,529)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(162)
Asian4.8%(136)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,956)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(74)
Asian0.9%(28)
Other2.7%(85)
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Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Cuban2%(52)
Ancestry
Irish29.2%(764)
German16.9%(442)
Italian16.1%(422)
English16%(417)
Polish7.2%(189)
Swedish4.5%(117)
Hungarian3.9%(103)
French3.9%(101)
Ukrainian3.9%(101)
American2.5%(66)
Scottish2.3%(61)
Dutch2.1%(55)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.7%(45)
Armenian1.3%(33)
Russian1.2%(31)
Lithuanian1%(25)
Welsh0.9%(23)
Greek0.8%(20)
French Canadian0.5%(14)
Slovak0.3%(9)
Austrian0.3%(7)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married17.5%(186)
Married75.4%(799)
Widowed1.9%(20)
Divorced5.2%(55)
Women 15+
Never married9.5%(103)
Married71.3%(771)
Widowed9%(97)
Divorced10.3%(111)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Palermo, New Jersey?
Palermo, New Jersey has about 3,183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Palermo, New Jersey?
The typical household in Palermo, New Jersey earns about $76,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Palermo, New Jersey expensive?
In Palermo, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $317,900.
How educated are people in Palermo, New Jersey?
About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Palermo, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Palermo, New Jersey?
About 2.6% of people in Palermo, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.
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New JerseyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024