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Palmyra

Utah · 301 residents · 6.649 sq mi
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Palmyra is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,188. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 184 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $687,500. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
−38%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.2
+86%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2563915276627972000201020202024Palmyra
2024301
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,188
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,608
+98%since 2000
from $18,967 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.251
−7%since 2010
from 0.270 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$687,500
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
+129%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(18)
Asian2.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(36)
Diversity Score
12
−14%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+244%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 91.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Utah?

Palmyra, Utah has about 301 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Utah?

The typical household in Palmyra, Utah earns about $97,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmyra, Utah expensive?

In Palmyra, Utah, the median home is worth about $687,500.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Utah?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Palmyra, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmyra, Utah?

About 0.0% of people in Palmyra, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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