Palermo, CA Demographics

A map of Palermo's Population by Race

Palermo, California has an estimated population of 5,266, a decrease from the 5,555 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.5% White, 22.4% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, 3.8% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palermo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palermo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Palermo, that probability was 58.5% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palermo is ranked the 648th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Palermo was ranked the 628th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palermo's White Population

3,290 residents of Palermo, or 62.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palermo is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Palermo ranks 792nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's White population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Palermo's population has increased from 58.6% to 62.5%.

Palermo is more White than neighboring South Oroville (45.4% White), Oroville (54.6% White), Honcut (48.7% White), and Thermalito (50.1% White). Palermo is less White than neighboring Oroville East (71.5% White).

Palermo's Black Population

200 residents of Palermo, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palermo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Palermo ranks 677th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's Black population has grown by an estimated 222.6%. Black residents' share of Palermo's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.8%.

Palermo is more Black than neighboring South Oroville (0.6% Black), Oroville East (0% Black), Oroville (3.5% Black), Honcut (0% Black), and Thermalito (0.3% Black).

Palermo's Asian Population

205 residents of Palermo, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palermo is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Palermo ranks 479th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. Asian residents' share of Palermo's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.9%.

Palermo is more Asian than neighboring Oroville East (2.1% Asian), and Honcut (0% Asian). Palermo is less Asian than neighboring South Oroville (15.2% Asian), Oroville (10.2% Asian), and Thermalito (23.8% Asian).

Palermo's Hispanic Population

1,178 residents of Palermo, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palermo is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Palermo ranks 750th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Palermo's population has decreased from 25.2% to 22.4%.

Palermo is more Hispanic than neighboring Oroville East (15.6% Hispanic), Oroville (21.7% Hispanic), and Thermalito (16.7% Hispanic). Palermo is less Hispanic than neighboring South Oroville (33.6% Hispanic), and Honcut (51.3% Hispanic).

Palermo's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Palermo, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palermo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Palermo ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palermo's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.3%.

Palermo is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Oroville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Honcut (0% Native American/Other). Palermo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oroville East (4.1% Native American/Other), Oroville (2.4% Native American/Other), and Thermalito (2.6% Native American/Other).

Palermo's Multiracial Population

322 residents of Palermo, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palermo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Palermo ranks 389th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Palermo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Palermo is more Multiracial than neighboring South Oroville (4.4% Multiracial), and Honcut (0% Multiracial). Palermo is less Multiracial than neighboring Oroville East (6.6% Multiracial), Oroville (7.5% Multiracial), and Thermalito (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.