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Palmyra

County:
Marion County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.103
State:
Missouri

Palmyra is a city located in Marion County, Missouri. Palmyra has a 2026 population of 3,656. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Palmyra is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,619 in 2020.

The median household income in Palmyra is $69,922 with a poverty rate of 5.41%. The median age in Palmyra is 37.8 years: 37.6 years for males, and 39.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.9 males.

3.7K
Total Population
1,178
Density (mi²)
6 0.16%
Growth

Palmyra Population

Palmyra Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,65660.16%
20253,65060.16%
20243,644491.36%
20233,595-25-0.69%
20223,620-11-0.3%
20213,631100.28%
20203,619190.53%
20193,600-13-0.36%
20183,61390.25%
20173,604-10-0.28%
20163,614-1-0.03%
20153,61560.17%
20143,609-19-0.52%
20133,62870.19%
20123,621-6-0.17%
20113,627100.28%
20103,617220.61%
20003,467962.85%
19903,371-98-2.83%
19803,4692818.81%
19703,1882558.69%
19602,93341816.62%
18902,515-100-3.82%
18702,61500%

Median Age

Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 39.9 years
Male: 37.6 years

Palmyra Adults

There are 2,721 adults, (701 of whom are seniors) in Palmyra.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,718 (47.4%)
Male: 1,905 (52.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palmyra includes 83.11% White, 5.08% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,01183.11%
Two or more races3158.69%
Black or African American1845.08%
Other race681.88%
Native American421.16%
Asian30.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race681.88%
Two or more races260.72%
White170.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,99482.64%
Two or more races2897.98%
Black or African American1845.08%
Native American421.16%
Asian30.08%

Palmyra Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palmyra 's average per capita income is $47,357. Household income levels show a median of $69,922. The poverty rate stands at 5.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$110,066-
Families$83,523$95,127
Households$69,922$80,117
Non Families$34,205$46,990

$47,357

Average Income

$69,922

Median Household Income

5.41%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)