Census Bureau data for Palmyra town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Palmyra town
- What is the median household income in Palmyra town?
- The median household income in Palmyra town is $49,821 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Palmyra town?
- The poverty rate in Palmyra town is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Palmyra town?
- $143,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Palmyra town?
- The median gross rent in Palmyra town is $717 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Palmyra town residents have a college degree?
- 8.2% of adults in Palmyra town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,271
Median Income
$49,821
Median Home Value
$143,500
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,674 (+60%)
Home Value:
+$29,000 (+25.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-7.2 pp (-38.9%)
Bachelor's+:
-4.4 pp (-34.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,271
Median Age
34.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 97.9%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Other 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$49,821
±$22,548
-$20,230 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$70,354
Median Family Income
$63,438
Poverty Rate
11.3%
+2.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
14.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$10–15k
5.8%
$15–25k
25.0%
$25–35k
6.0%
$35–50k
9.7%
$50–75k
25.0%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
11.5%
$150–200k
0.8%
$200k+
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
559
Owner-Occupied
55.8%
Renter-Occupied
44.2%
Vacancy Rate
8.2%
Median Home Value
$143,500
-$58,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$717
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
55.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.4%
$50–100k
23.1%
$100–200k
29.7%
$200–300k
21.0%
$300–500k
2.4%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.6%
$500–1k
77.1%
$1–1.5k
19.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.1%
1 vehicle
44.6%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3+
15.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.8%
Single-fam. att.
8.8%
2–4 units
8.9%
5–19 units
0.7%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
3.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.5%
1940–1969
12.0%
1970–1999
8.9%
2000–2009
16.3%
2010+
11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.2%
-20.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.3%
Some College / Associate
27.9%
Less Than High School
4.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-4.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
12.2%
Self-Employed
3.8%
Government Workers
6.2%
Private For-Profit
90.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.2%
Construction
13.8%
Retail
10.5%
Manufacturing
10.2%
Prof. Services
8.9%
Transportation
6.2%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Wholesale
5.3%
Finance
4.5%
Public Admin
2.4%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Food Prep
32.7%
Management
24.3%
Production
16.5%
Construction
13.8%
Sales
12.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
37.2 min
Drove Alone
79.2%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
12.2%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
513
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
14.3%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
2.5%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
9.4%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
3.7%
75–84
11.0%
85+
6.8%
Under 18: 31.4%
Working age (18–64): 68.6%
65 and over: 18.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.1%
With a Disability
23.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.4%
Uninsured
7.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.6%
Has a Computer
87.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023