Palermo is a CDP located in Butte County California. Palermo has a 2024 population of 5,538. Palermo is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 6.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,204 in 2020.
The average household income in Palermo is $74,029 with a poverty rate of 21.56%. The median age in Palermo is 40.6 years: 40.5 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palermo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,774 | 68.42% |
| Two or more races | 679 | 12.31% |
| Other race | 504 | 9.14% |
| Black or African American | 219 | 3.97% |
| Native American | 219 | 3.97% |
| Asian | 121 | 2.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,088 | 2.63 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Married | 998 | 3.45 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Non Family | 643 | 1.1 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 224 | 3.05 | 68.8 | 31.3 |
| Female | 223 | 3 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
66.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 566 | 14.42% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 4.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 297 | 7.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 217 | 5.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,508 | 38.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 1,067 | 27.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,658 | 2,268 | 436 |
| Hispanic | 644 | 464 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 450 | 366 | 12 |
| Other Race | 223 | 202 | 31 |
| Black | 181 | 181 | 0 |
| Native American | 156 | 116 | 0 |
| Asian | 106 | 79 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 22.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,742 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $136,981 | $193,468 | $136,415 |
| High School Graduate | $34,434 | $53,153 | $24,472 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $11,205 |
| Overall | $34,245 | $34,737 | $33,892 |
| Some College | $29,265 | $32,928 | $0 |
$34,245
Average Earnings
$34,737
Average Male
$33,892
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.13% of Palermo residents speak only English, while 19.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,407 | 578 | 16.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,217 | 387 | 31.8% |
| Multiple | 679 | 313 | 46.1% |
| Other | 504 | 207 | 41.07% |
| Asian | 121 | 38 | 31.4% |
| Native | 219 | 19 | 8.68% |
| Black | 219 | 11 | 5.02% |
21.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.56%
Male Poverty Rate
22.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palermo is Multiple, with 46.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palermo is Black, with 5.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.36% |
| Some College | 18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.11% |
| Male Employed | 6.15% |
| Female Employed | 1.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,980 | $86,669 |
| Households | $46,905 | $74,029 |
| Married Families | $77,826 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,375 | $32,924 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
342
Number of Veterans
334
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 220 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 165 |
| 75+ | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 8.66% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 6.58% |
| Native American | 45 | 26.63% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 5.05% |
| Black | 11 | 5.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.7%
Born in Palermo
90.45%
Native Born
9.55%
Foreign Born
5.98%
Non Citizen
3.57%
Naturalized
90.45% of Palermo residents were born in the United States, with 78.7% having been born in California. 5.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,538 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 5,527 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 5,516 | 129 | 2.39% |
| 2021 | 5,387 | 183 | 3.52% |
| 2020 | 5,204 | -191 | -3.54% |
| 2019 | 5,395 | -149 | -2.69% |
| 2018 | 5,544 | -169 | -2.96% |
| 2017 | 5,713 | -70 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 5,783 | -112 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 5,895 | 476 | 8.78% |
| 2014 | 5,419 | -99 | -1.79% |
| 2013 | 5,518 | 321 | 6.18% |
| 2012 | 5,197 | 422 | 8.84% |
| 2011 | 4,775 | -607 | -11.28% |
| 2010 | 5,382 | 0 | 0% |