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Palmyra

Utah · 443 residents · 6.649 sq mi
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Palmyra is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,898. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $383,300. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
443
−9%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
67 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+53%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2563915276627972000201020202024Palmyra
2024301
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,898
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,914
+79%since 2000
from $18,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(20)
Diversity Score
5
−67%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+173%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
44.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Utah?

Palmyra, Utah has about 443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Utah?

The typical household in Palmyra, Utah earns about $87,898 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 $383,300.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Utah?

About 16.0% 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 0.5% 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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