Demographics & People — Palermo, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,440 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,900 |
| Median Age | 47.0 |
| Total Households | 2,067 |
| Family Households | 1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Diversity Index | 0.461 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,673 |
| Black or African American | 228 |
| Asian | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,364 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,802 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,217 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,011 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 965 |
| American | 715 |
| Irish | 694 |
| German | 621 |
| English | 485 |
| French (except Basque) | 315 |
| Scottish | 176 |
Language
| English Only | 4,139 |
| Spanish | 864 |
| Population 5+ | 5,130 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 342 |
| Population 18+ | 4,285 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palermo, California.