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Palmyra

Utah · 491 residents · 6.649 sq mi
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Palmyra is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
491
+1%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+18%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2563915276627972000201020202024Palmyra
2024301
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,364
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,536
+19%since 2000
from $18,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.270
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance22.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+77%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(14)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(40)
Diversity Score
8
−41%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+116%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Utah?

Palmyra, Utah has about 491 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Utah?

The typical household in Palmyra, Utah earns about $61,364 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 $335,500.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Utah?

About 20.8% 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 1.3% of people in Palmyra, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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

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