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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmyra

Wisconsin · 1,766 residents · 2.291 sq mi
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Palmyra has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,521. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $109,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,766
+15%since 1990
from 1,539 in 1990
1990 – 2025
771 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 672 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+8%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Palmyra
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,521
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,849
+78%since 1990
from $11,173 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$109,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$563
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $386 in 1990
US average: $602
67.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
32.4% rent
2.4
+28%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(69)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score12.8%(197)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,627)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(115)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score16%(283)
16
+26%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Wisconsin?

Palmyra, Wisconsin has about 1,766 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Palmyra, Wisconsin earns about $45,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmyra, Wisconsin expensive?

In Palmyra, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Wisconsin?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Palmyra, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmyra, Wisconsin?

About 5.4% of people in Palmyra, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmyra, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmyra, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 227 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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