CITY
Palmyra
Virginia · 171 residents · 1.415 sq mi
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The short version
The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 146 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 12.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Younger
median age 12.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024171
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade32.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.6%(102)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
67.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Palmyra, Virginia?
Palmyra, Virginia has about 171 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Palmyra, Virginia?
About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in Palmyra, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Palmyra, Virginia?
About 0.0% of people in Palmyra, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024