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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmyra

New York · 3,490 residents · 1.347 sq mi
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Palmyra has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,561. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $78,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,490
−2%since 1990
from 3,566 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,591 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,647 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+10%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Palmyra
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,561
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,836 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,087
+44%since 1990
from $13,291 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$538
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $412 in 1990
US average: $602
54.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
45.5% rent
2.0
−21%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,493)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian1%(35)
Diversity Score5.3%(189)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,377)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(22)
Asian0.5%(16)
Diversity Score4%(138)
4
−25%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 23.2 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 York?

Palmyra, New York has about 3,490 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Palmyra, New York earns about $38,561 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmyra, New York expensive?

In Palmyra, New York, the median home is worth about $78,900, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, New York?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Palmyra, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmyra, New York?

About 6.8% of people in Palmyra, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmyra, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmyra, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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