Palmyra town is located in Wayne County New York. Palmyra town has a 2024 population of 7,322. Palmyra town is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,394 in 2020.
The average household income in Palmyra town is $103,469 with a poverty rate of 9.47%. The median age in Palmyra town is 46 years: 41.4 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palmyra town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,999 | 94.5% |
| Asian | 210 | 2.84% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 1.78% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.57% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,316 | 2.22 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 1,703 | 2.8 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 1,245 | 1.25 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 190 | 2.37 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 178 | 3.22 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 254 | 4.56% |
| Associates Degree | 718 | 12.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 934 | 16.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 595 | 10.69% |
| High School Graduate | 1,783 | 32.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 2.43% |
| Some College | 1,146 | 20.59% |
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 | 5,219 | 4,914 | 1,403 |
| Asian | 194 | 112 | 99 |
| Hispanic | 89 | 89 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 66 | 16 |
| Black | 42 | 40 | 11 |
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 51.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,357 | $53,036 | $55,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,326 | $83,539 | $65,144 |
| High School Graduate | $43,780 | $47,599 | $29,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $35,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,534 | $52,391 | $40,357 |
| Some College | $37,025 | $55,164 | $33,438 |
$46,534
Average Earnings
$52,391
Average Male
$40,357
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.81% of Palmyra town residents speak only English, while 4.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,898 | 616 | 8.93% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 71 | 36.79% |
| Black | 42 | 14 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 132 | 8 | 6.06% |
9.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.94%
Male Poverty Rate
13.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palmyra town is Hispanic, with 36.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palmyra town is Multiple, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.22% |
| High School | 10.04% |
| Some College | 8.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.37% |
| Male Employed | 0.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,623 | $124,184 |
| Households | $72,917 | $103,469 |
| Married Families | $105,288 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,846 | $65,884 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
442
Number of Veterans
380
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 210 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Korea | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 152 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 442 | 7.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
84.23%
Born in Palmyra town
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
97.79% of Palmyra town residents were born in the United States, with 84.23% having been born in New York. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,167 | -31 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 7,198 | -31 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 7,229 | -31 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 7,260 | -31 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 7,291 | -31 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 7,322 | -31 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 7,353 | -31 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 7,384 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 7,377 | -17 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 7,394 | -114 | -1.52% |
| 2019 | 7,508 | -38 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 7,546 | -41 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 7,587 | -42 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 7,629 | -59 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 7,688 | -73 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 7,761 | -27 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 7,788 | -66 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 7,854 | -35 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 7,889 | -57 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 7,946 | 0 | 0% |