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Palmyra

Illinois · 698 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 $25,655. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,400. Households here earn about 54% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
698
−5%since 2000
from 733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
−8%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4605376156927691990201020202024Palmyra
2024486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,655
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,351
+24%since 2000
from $14,801 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$342
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+80%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(679)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(30)
Diversity Score13.6%(95)
Diversity Score
14
+469%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Illinois?

Palmyra, Illinois has about 698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Illinois?

The typical household in Palmyra, Illinois earns about $25,655 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 $65,400, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Illinois?

About 8.7% 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 20.7% of people in Palmyra, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmyra, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmyra, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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