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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmyra

Nebraska · 546 residents · 0.34 sq mi
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Palmyra has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,773. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $73,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

546
−1%since 1990
from 553 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,606 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,626 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+4%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5145746356957551990201020202024Palmyra
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,773
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,632
+64%since 1990
from $10,140 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$479
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $357 in 1990
US average: $602
81.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
18.2% rent
1.8
+40%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(549)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(24)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(530)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(27)
5
+13%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−30%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Nebraska?

Palmyra, Nebraska has about 546 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Nebraska?

The typical household in Palmyra, Nebraska earns about $39,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmyra, Nebraska expensive?

In Palmyra, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Nebraska?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Palmyra, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmyra, Nebraska?

About 5.8% of people in Palmyra, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmyra, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmyra, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 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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