Palermo town is located in Oswego County New York. Palermo town has a 2024 population of 3,440. Palermo town is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,465 in 2020.
The average household income in Palermo town is $77,240 with a poverty rate of 29.02%. The median age in Palermo town is 36.8 years: 39.9 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palermo town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,047 | 87.96% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 7.25% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 3.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.75% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,188 | 2.91 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Married | 596 | 3.22 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 438 | 1.9 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Male | 81 | 4.41 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Female | 73 | 4.77 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
87.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 238 | 10.42% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 5.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 148 | 6.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 4.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,150 | 50.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 3.37% |
| Some College | 438 | 19.19% |
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 | 2,116 | 1,815 | 241 |
| Black | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 55 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 41 | 10 |
| Other Race | 15 | 10 | 3 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,656 | $67,396 | $48,802 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,023 | $71,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,578 | $53,000 | $34,718 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,615 | $53,750 | $46,571 |
| Some College | $55,667 | $56,776 | $51,250 |
$48,615
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$46,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.94% of Palermo town residents speak only English, while 1.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,716 | 597 | 21.98% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 223 | 84.47% |
| Multiple | 251 | 146 | 58.17% |
| Black | 120 | 79 | 65.83% |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Other | 15 | 5 | 33.33% |
29.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.11%
Male Poverty Rate
36.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palermo town is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palermo town is White, with 21.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.92% |
| High School | 25.3% |
| Some College | 3.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Employed | 16.15% |
| Male Employed | 10.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,308 | $83,039 |
| Households | $64,803 | $77,240 |
| Married Families | $77,955 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,125 | $58,470 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
276
Number of Veterans
215
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 12.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
93.13%
Born in Palermo town
98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
98.5% of Palermo town residents were born in the United States, with 93.13% having been born in New York. 0.43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,405 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 3,412 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 3,419 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 3,426 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 3,433 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 3,440 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 3,447 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 3,454 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 3,457 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 3,465 | -57 | -1.62% |
| 2019 | 3,522 | -16 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 3,538 | -26 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 3,564 | -16 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 3,580 | -25 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 3,605 | -30 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 3,635 | -17 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 3,652 | -22 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 3,674 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 3,679 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 3,666 | 0 | 0% |