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Palmyra

Illinois · 733 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 $27,188. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,600. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

733
+1%since 1990
from 728 in 1990
1990 – 2025
734 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 729 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.6
+11%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4605376156927691990201020202024Palmyra
2024486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,188
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,426 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,801
+51%since 1990
from $9,808 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.7%
−12.8 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
72.8%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
27.2% rent
1.4
−6%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 33.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Illinois?

Palmyra, Illinois has about 733 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Illinois?

The typical household in Palmyra, Illinois earns about $27,188 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 $38,600, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Illinois?

About 6.0% 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 14.7% of people in Palmyra, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmyra, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmyra, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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