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
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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 small town located in Waldo County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,570 people lived there. Palermo is part of the larger Augusta, Maine area, which is a group of towns connected by their economy.
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Geography of Palermo
Palermo covers a total area of about 43.57 square miles (112.85 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 40.56 square miles (105.05 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.01 square miles (7.80 square kilometers), is water. The biggest body of water in Palermo is Sheepscot Pond.
Palermo shares its borders with several other towns. To the north, you'll find Albion and Freedom. To the east are Montville and Liberty. If you head south, you'll reach Somerville and Washington. To the west, Palermo borders China. Route 3 is a main road that runs through the town.
Palermo's Population
| 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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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 1,535 people lived in Palermo. There were 623 households and 461 families. The town had about 37.8 people per square mile. There were also 975 housing units, which are homes or apartments.
Most people living in Palermo were White (97.5%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.4%), or Asian (0.5%). About 1.1% of the population identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the 623 households, about 30.8% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.6%) were married couples living together. About 10.6% had a female head of household with no husband, and 4.8% had a male head of household with no wife. About 26% of households were not families.
About 19.3% of all households had only one person living there. Around 8.2% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.46 people, and the average family had 2.78 people.
The average age of people in Palermo was 43.8 years old. About 22.5% of residents were under 18. Around 7% were between 18 and 24, and 22% were between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 32.7% of the population, and 15.8% were 65 or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Education in Palermo
Palermo is part of the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit. This is the school district that manages the schools in the area. You can find more information on their website: svrsu.org.
The main elementary school in Palermo is Palermo Consolidated School. This school teaches students from kindergarten up to 8th grade. It usually has around 140 students. After finishing 8th grade at Palermo Consolidated School, most students continue their high school education at Erskine Academy. Erskine Academy is located in South China, Maine.
Notable People from Palermo
Many interesting people have connections to Palermo, Maine. Here are a few:
- Frank P. Bennett (1853–1933): He was a journalist, magazine publisher, and politician. He served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. His wife, Nancy L. Greeley, was from Palermo.
- Frank P. Bennett, Jr. (1878–1965): The son of Frank P. Bennett, he was also a politician, banker, and editor. He was born in Palermo and served in the Massachusetts General Court.
- Harry Vaughn Cail (1913–2008): Harry Cail was an American sport shooter. He competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in the 50-meter rifle event. He lived in Palermo.
- Martin Greeley (1814–1899): He was a farmer and politician who was born in Palermo, Maine.
- Daniel Darwin Pratt (1813–1877): Born in Palermo, Daniel Pratt later became a United States Senator for the state of Indiana.
- Katrina Smith (born 1973 or 1974): She is a state legislator.
See also
In Spanish: Palermo (Maine) para niños
