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Palermo, North Dakota
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Location of Palermo, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Mountrail |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.84 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,202 ft (671 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
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121 |
| • Density | 55.56/sq mi (21.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58769
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-60620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036212 |
Palermo (pronounced PAL-ər-moh) is a small city located in Mountrail County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 125 people lived there.
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History of Palermo
Palermo was started in 1902. The city's name comes from Palermo, a city in Sicily, Italy. This was discovered during the city's 100th anniversary celebration in 2002.
Geography of Palermo
Palermo is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 2.21 square miles (5.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 177 | — | |
| 1920 | 179 | 1.1% | |
| 1930 | 205 | 14.5% | |
| 1940 | 178 | −13.2% | |
| 1950 | 150 | −15.7% | |
| 1960 | 188 | 25.3% | |
| 1970 | 146 | −22.3% | |
| 1980 | 97 | −33.6% | |
| 1990 | 95 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 77 | −18.9% | |
| 2010 | 74 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 125 | 68.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 121 | 63.5% | |
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The number of people living in Palermo has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 177 residents. The population reached its highest point in 1930 with 205 people. It then slowly decreased for many decades. By 2010, only 74 people lived there. However, the population grew significantly by 2020, reaching 125 residents.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 74 people living in Palermo. These people lived in 39 different homes. About 18 of these homes were families. The city had 67 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Palermo (about 95.9%) were White. A small number of residents were African American or Native American. Some people also identified with two or more races. About 1.4% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
In terms of age, the average age in Palermo was about 49.5 years old.
- About 14.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 16.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 37.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.6% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Palermo than females in 2010. About 59.5% of the population was male, and 40.5% was female.
Getting Around
The Amtrak train, called the Empire Builder, goes through Palermo. This train travels between Seattle or Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Palermo. The closest train station is in Stanley, which is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) to the west.
Schools in Palermo
Children living in Palermo attend schools that are part of the Stanley Public School District 2.
See also
In Spanish: Palermo (Dakota del Norte) para niños
