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Palmyra

Nebraska · 534 residents · 0.34 sq mi
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Palmyra has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
534
−2%since 2000
from 546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,571 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+17%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5145746356957551990201020202024Palmyra
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,602
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,773 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,001
+104%since 2000
from $16,632 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(530)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(484)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(11)
Asian1.7%(9)
Other11.6%(62)
Diversity Score33.4%(178)
Diversity Score
33
+569%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 80.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Nebraska?

Palmyra, Nebraska has about 534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Nebraska?

The typical household in Palmyra, Nebraska earns about $71,602 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 $122,800, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Nebraska?

About 12.8% 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 5.1% 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 19 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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