Palermo, California facts for kids
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Palermo
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Location in Butte County and the state of California
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 Palermo, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Butte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.176 sq mi (75.566 km2) |
| • Land | 29.162 sq mi (75.529 km2) |
| • Water | 0.014 sq mi (0.037 km2) 0.05% |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,555 |
| • Density | 190.396/sq mi (73.512/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95968
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-55086 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 277571; 2409019 |
Palermo is a special kind of community in Butte County, California, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts as a community for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2010, about 5,382 people lived in Palermo.
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Geography and Climate
Palermo is located in California. It covers an area of about 29.2 square miles (76 km2). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Palermo's Weather
Palermo has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It's a lot like the climate you'd find around the Mediterranean Sea!
History of Palermo
Palermo got its name from a city in Sicily, Italy. This was because the climate in Palermo, California, was perfect for growing olives, just like in Sicily.
Early Days and Growth
The first post office in Palermo opened in 1888. Back then, Palermo was a busy place! It had a country club, two train stations, and even gold mining. There was also a brick yard, a library, a general store, and a school. The community even had its own semi-professional baseball team.
The rich clay soil in the area was great for farming. People planted many olive and orange orchards. They also grew a special type of squash called zucca melon.
In 1888, a rich mining leader named George Hearst bought a large piece of land, about 700 acres. He then divided it into smaller plots for people to buy.
Community Events
Today, Palermo still celebrates its community. Every September, there's an annual festival held at Palermo Park. This festival helps raise money to support the Palermo Community Council's Sheriff Substation, which helps keep the area safe.
Palermo's Population
The United States Census helps us understand how many people live in a place and what the community is like.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 5,382 people lived in Palermo. Most of these people lived in homes, not in group housing or institutions.
The population was made up of people of different ages:
- About 24% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Palermo in 2010 was about 40.9 years old.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 5,720 people living in Palermo. There were 1,989 households, which are groups of people living together in a home.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 28.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Palermo in 2000 was 38 years old.
Most high school students who live in Palermo attend Las Plumas High School.
See also
In Spanish: Palermo (California) para niños
