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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palmyra

Illinois · 728 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Palmyra has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,300. With a median age of 39.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

728
−1%vs 2000
vs 733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
729 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.3
−10%vs 2000
vs 43.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4605376156927691990201020202024Palmyra
2024486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,426
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,188 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,808
−34%vs 2000
vs $14,801 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.5%
+12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$219
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $389 in 2000
US average: $450
75.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
1.5
+6%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(720)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(18)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(728)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.1%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.1 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Palmyra, Illinois?

Palmyra, Illinois has about 728 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Illinois?

The typical household in Palmyra, Illinois earns about $17,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmyra, Illinois expensive?

In Palmyra, Illinois, the median home is worth about $26,300, and the typical rent is about $219 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Illinois?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Palmyra, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmyra, Illinois?

About 27.5% of people in Palmyra, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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