Palermo, NJ Demographics

A map of Palermo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,588	2,956	96.0%	92.9%
Hispanic	84	74	3.1%	2.3%
Multiracial	20	82	0.7%	2.6%
Asian	4	28	0.1%	0.9%
Black	0	17	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	26	0.0%	0.8%

Palermo, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,696, a large decrease from the 3,183 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.0% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 13.6% in 2020 and 7.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palermo is ranked the 406th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 374th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palermo's White Population

2,588 residents of Palermo, or 96.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palermo is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Palermo ranks 31st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Palermo's population has increased from 92.9% to 96.0%.

Palermo is more White than neighboring Seaville (95.4% White), Marmora (88% White), Ocean View (85.2% White), and Beesleys Point (82.5% White). Palermo is less White than neighboring Strathmere (100% White).

Palermo's Black Population

0 residents of Palermo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palermo is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Palermo ranks 642nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Palermo's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Palermo is less Black than neighboring Marmora (0.2% Black), and Ocean View (1.6% Black).

Palermo's Asian Population

4 residents of Palermo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palermo is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Palermo ranks 578th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Palermo's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Palermo is more Asian than neighboring Strathmere (0% Asian), Ocean View (0% Asian), and Beesleys Point (0% Asian). Palermo is less Asian than neighboring Seaville (1% Asian), and Marmora (3.8% Asian).

Palermo's Hispanic Population

84 residents of Palermo, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palermo is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Palermo ranks 679th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Palermo's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.1%.

Palermo is more Hispanic than neighboring Seaville (2.7% Hispanic), Marmora (2.2% Hispanic), Strathmere (0% Hispanic), and Ocean View (1.8% Hispanic). Palermo is less Hispanic than neighboring Beesleys Point (4.6% Hispanic).

Palermo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Palermo, or 0.0% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Palermo ranks 180th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palermo's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Palermo's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Palermo, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palermo is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Palermo ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palermo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Palermo's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.7%.

Palermo is more Multiracial than neighboring Strathmere (0% Multiracial). Palermo is less Multiracial than neighboring Seaville (0.8% Multiracial), Marmora (5.8% Multiracial), Ocean View (11.4% Multiracial), and Beesleys Point (13% 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.