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Palmyra

Missouri · 3,595 residents · 3.103 sq mi
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Palmyra has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,868. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,595
+4%since 2000
from 3,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
−1%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Palmyra
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,868
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,284 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,353
+24%since 2000
from $15,625 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$401
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(3,319)
Black2.6%(90)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(294)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(3,390)
Black2.6%(92)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(43)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.4%(16)
Diversity Score11.1%(399)
Diversity Score
11
+31%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Missouri?

Palmyra, Missouri has about 3,595 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Missouri?

The typical household in Palmyra, Missouri earns about $35,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmyra, Missouri expensive?

In Palmyra, Missouri, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Missouri?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Palmyra, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmyra, Missouri?

About 19.2% of people in Palmyra, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmyra, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmyra, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 258 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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