Palmyra borough is located in Burlington County New Jersey. Palmyra borough has a 2024 population of 7,515. Palmyra borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,432 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmyra borough is $101,243 with a poverty rate of 8.9%. The median age in Palmyra borough is 43 years: 42.8 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmyra borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,033 | 67.68% |
| Black or African American | 1,106 | 14.87% |
| Two or more races | 553 | 7.44% |
| Other race | 497 | 6.68% |
| Asian | 248 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,200 | 2.32 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 1,375 | 1.34 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 1,172 | 2.93 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Female | 497 | 3.32 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 156 | 3.33 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 198 | 3.68% |
| Associates Degree | 556 | 10.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,354 | 25.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 329 | 6.11% |
| High School Graduate | 1,762 | 32.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 2.36% |
| Some College | 1,057 | 19.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,884 | 3,747 | 1,331 |
| Black | 736 | 680 | 107 |
| Hispanic | 379 | 277 | 47 |
| Other Race | 251 | 169 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 243 | 243 | 92 |
| Asian | 208 | 178 | 106 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,263 | $78,500 | $59,600 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,303 | $0 | $117,794 |
| High School Graduate | $51,932 | $61,633 | $39,963 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,951 | $57,778 | $47,910 |
| Overall | $56,672 | $64,816 | $49,633 |
| Some College | $50,313 | $60,500 | $46,063 |
$56,672
Average Earnings
$64,816
Average Male
$49,633
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.61% of Palmyra borough residents speak only English, while 11.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,915 | 319 | 6.49% |
| Black | 1,106 | 196 | 17.72% |
| Hispanic | 727 | 148 | 20.36% |
| Other | 497 | 77 | 15.49% |
| Multiple | 552 | 28 | 5.07% |
| Asian | 248 | 22 | 8.87% |
8.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.15%
Male Poverty Rate
7.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmyra borough is Hispanic, with 20.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmyra borough is Multiple, with 5.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| High School | 8.4% |
| Some College | 7.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.71% |
| Female Employed | 5.15% |
| Male Employed | 0.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,354 | $109,185 |
| Households | $84,866 | $101,243 |
| Married Families | $115,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,620 | $82,242 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
444
Number of Veterans
408
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 149 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 9.26% |
| Black | 30 | 3.13% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 5.22% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.35%
Born in Palmyra borough
93.32%
Native Born
6.68%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
3.7%
Naturalized
93.32% of Palmyra borough residents were born in the United States, with 46.35% having been born in New Jersey. 2.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,645 | 26 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 7,619 | 26 | 0.34% |
| 2027 | 7,593 | 26 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 7,567 | 26 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 7,541 | 26 | 0.35% |
| 2024 | 7,515 | 26 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 7,489 | 26 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 7,463 | 25 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 7,438 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 7,432 | 283 | 3.96% |
| 2019 | 7,149 | -9 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 7,158 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 7,177 | -25 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 7,202 | -50 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 7,252 | -44 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,296 | -18 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 7,314 | -46 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 7,360 | -12 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 7,372 | -9 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 7,381 | 0 | 0% |