Palermo, Maine facts for kids
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Palermo, Maine
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Location of Palermo (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.57 sq mi (112.85 km2) |
| • Land | 40.56 sq mi (105.05 km2) |
| • Water | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,570 |
| • Density | 39/sq mi (14.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04354
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-56450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582659 |
Palermo is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,570 at the 2020 census. Palermo is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.57 square miles (112.85 km2), of which, 40.56 square miles (105.05 km2) is land and 3.01 square miles (7.80 km2) is water, chiefly Sheepscot Pond. Other ponds include: Branch Pond (310 acres), Beech Pond (59 acres), Jump Pond (51 acres), Belden Pond (24 acres), Foster (Crotch) Pond (32 acres), Bowler (Belton) Pond (35 acres), Chisholm Pond (42 acres) and Turner Pond (199 acres).
Palermo is bordered by Albion and Freedom to the north, Montville and Liberty to the east, Somerville and Washington to the south and China to the west. The town is served by Route 3.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 761 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,056 | 38.8% | |
| 1830 | 1,257 | 19.0% | |
| 1840 | 1,594 | 26.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,659 | 4.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,372 | −17.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,223 | −10.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,118 | −8.6% | |
| 1890 | 887 | −20.7% | |
| 1900 | 757 | −14.7% | |
| 1910 | 690 | −8.9% | |
| 1920 | 567 | −17.8% | |
| 1930 | 513 | −9.5% | |
| 1940 | 527 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 511 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 528 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 645 | 22.2% | |
| 1980 | 760 | 17.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,021 | 34.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,220 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,535 | 25.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,570 | 2.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,535 people, 623 households, and 461 families living in the town. The population density was 37.8 inhabitants per square mile (14.6/km2). There were 975 housing units at an average density of 24.0 per square mile (9.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.
There were 623 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.78.
The median age in the town was 43.8 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
Schooling
Palermo is part of the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit.
The school district's website is http://www.svrsu.org/.
Palermo's elementary school (K-8th) is Palermo Consolidated School. This school usually has about 140 students.
Most children from Palermo Consolidated School continue their education at Erskine Academy in South China, Maine.
Education
Palermo is part of the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit.
The school district's website is http://www.svrsu.org/.
Palermo's elementary school (K–8th) is Palermo Consolidated School. This school usually has about 140 students.
Most children from Palermo Consolidated School continue their education at Erskine Academy in South China, Maine.
Notable people
- Frank P. Bennett (1853–1933), was an American journalist, magazine publisher and politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives; he married Nancy L. Greeley of Palermo, Maine
- Frank P. Bennett, Jr. (1878–1965), was an American politician, banker, and editor who served in the Massachusetts General Court. Born in Palermo, Maine
- Harry Vaughn Cail (1913–2008), was an American sport shooter. He competed in the 50 m rifle event at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Lived in Palermo
- Martin Greeley (1814–1899), was an American farmer and politician. Born in Palermo, Maine
- Daniel Darwin Pratt (1813–1877), was a United States Senator from Indiana. Born in Palermo, Maine
See also
In Spanish: Palermo (Maine) para niños
