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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmyra

New Jersey · 7,091 residents · 1.849 sq mi
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Palmyra is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,150. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $110,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,091
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7,056 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,835 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,816 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+10%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Palmyra
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,150
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,425 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,454
+49%since 1990
from $15,691 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$110,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$818
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $617 in 1990
US average: $602
70.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
30.0% rent
2.2
−15%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(6,057)
Black12.4%(877)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(105)
Asian1%(70)
Diversity Score33.7%(2,374)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(5,642)
Black13.9%(989)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(229)
Asian1.4%(99)
Diversity Score40.2%(2,847)
40
+19%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 21.0 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, New Jersey?

Palmyra, New Jersey has about 7,091 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, New Jersey?

The typical household in Palmyra, New Jersey earns about $51,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmyra, New Jersey expensive?

In Palmyra, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $110,300, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, New Jersey?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Palmyra, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmyra, New Jersey?

About 4.2% of people in Palmyra, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmyra, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmyra, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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