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Palmyra

New Jersey · 7,398 residents · 1.849 sq mi
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Palmyra is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,990. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,398
+4%since 2000
from 7,091 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,001 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Palmyra
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,990
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,150 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,361
+29%since 2000
from $23,454 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+53%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(5,642)
Black13.9%(989)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(229)
Asian1.4%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.2%(2,847)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(5,632)
Black14.1%(1,042)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(397)
Asian1.8%(136)
Other1.9%(144)
Diversity Score48.7%(3,599)
Diversity Score
49
+21%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, New Jersey?

Palmyra, New Jersey has about 7,398 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palmyra, New Jersey earns about $61,990 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 $204,600, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, New Jersey?

About 29.0% 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 7.6% 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 342 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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