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Palmyra

Wisconsin · 1,719 residents · 2.291 sq mi
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Palmyra has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,672. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,719
−3%since 2000
from 1,766 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
750 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+17%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Palmyra
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,672
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,521 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,169
+47%since 2000
from $19,849 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,627)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(115)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(283)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,508)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(149)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score22.2%(382)
Diversity Score
22
+39%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Wisconsin?

Palmyra, Wisconsin has about 1,719 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Palmyra, Wisconsin earns about $63,672 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 $167,300, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Wisconsin?

About 12.9% 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 8.9% 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 180 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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