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Palmyra

New York · 3,305 residents · 1.347 sq mi
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Palmyra has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,750. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $108,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,305
−5%since 2000
from 3,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,454 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Palmyra
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,561 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,345
+132%since 2000
from $19,087 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$108,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
49.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,377)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(22)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(2,927)
Black1.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(101)
Asian0.7%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(459)
Diversity Score
14
+250%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, New York?

Palmyra, New York has about 3,305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palmyra, New York earns about $57,750 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 $108,700, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, New York?

About 28.1% 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 15.7% 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 261 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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