Palermo, CA Demographics

A map of Palermo's Population by Race

Palermo, California had a population of 5,555 in 2020. It was 58.6% White, 1.1% Black, 5.0% Asian, 25.2% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palermo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Palermo is the 628th most populous. 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's White Population

3,256 residents of Palermo identify as White, or 58.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Palermo considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Palermo is ranked #792 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Palermo is more White than neighboring South Oroville (54.8% White), Oroville (58.2% White), Honcut (37.6% White), and Thermalito (58.3% White). Palermo is less White than neighboring Oroville East (71.7% White).

Palermo's Black Population

62 residents of Palermo identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palermo roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Palermo is ranked #663 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Palermo is more Black than neighboring Oroville East (1% Black), Honcut (0% Black), and Thermalito (1% Black). Palermo is less Black than neighboring South Oroville (1.9% Black), and Oroville (3.5% Black).

Palermo's Asian Population

276 residents of Palermo identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palermo slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Palermo is ranked #474 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Palermo is more Asian than neighboring Oroville East (4% Asian), and Honcut (3.6% Asian). Palermo is less Asian than neighboring South Oroville (12% Asian), Oroville (9.7% Asian), and Thermalito (19.9% Asian).

Palermo's Hispanic Population

1,401 residents of Palermo identify as Hispanic, or 25.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palermo less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Palermo is ranked #750 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Palermo is more Hispanic than neighboring South Oroville (20% Hispanic), Oroville East (11.3% Hispanic), Oroville (16.3% Hispanic), and Thermalito (11.2% Hispanic). Palermo is less Hispanic than neighboring Honcut (46.7% Hispanic).

Palermo's Native American/Other Population

206 residents of Palermo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palermo roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Palermo is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Palermo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oroville (3.4% Native American/Other), Honcut (2.3% Native American/Other), and Thermalito (3.5% Native American/Other). Palermo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oroville East (4.9% Native American/Other).

Palermo's Multiracial Population

354 residents of Palermo identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palermo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Palermo is ranked #369 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Palermo is more Multiracial than neighboring Thermalito (6.2% Multiracial). Palermo is less Multiracial than neighboring South Oroville (7.6% Multiracial), Oroville East (7.1% Multiracial), Oroville (9% Multiracial), and Honcut (9.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.