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Palmyra

New Jersey · 7,438 residents · 1.849 sq mi
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Palmyra is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $175,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
7,438
+5%since 2000
from 7,091 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,023 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Palmyra
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,212
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,601
+48%since 2000
from $23,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,456
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(5,079)
Black13.4%(994)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(710)
Asian2.2%(166)
Other7.3%(543)
Diversity Score63.5%(4,724)
Diversity Score
64
+58%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, New Jersey?

Palmyra, New Jersey has about 7,438 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palmyra, New Jersey earns about $73,212 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 $175,400, and the typical rent is about $1,456 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, New Jersey?

About 27.6% 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 10.5% 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 382 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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