Palmyra, IL

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Palmyra Overview

536
TOTAL POPULATION
246
MALE POPULATION
290
FEMALE POPULATION
84.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
117.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,074
PER CAPITA INCOME
$47,917
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$39,583
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,517
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
245
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Palmyra Zip Codes

Palmyra Area Codes

Race in Palmyra

The most populous races in Palmyra are White / Caucasian (529 | 98.7%), Two or more Races (7 | 1.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 | 0.4%).
Race in Palmyra
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino20.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian52998.7%
Two or more Races71.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total536100.0%

Ancestry in Palmyra

The most populous ancestries reported in Palmyra are German (102 | 19.0%), Irish (82 | 15.3%), English (77 | 14.4%), American (38 | 7.1%), and Polish (20 | 3.7%), together accounting for 59.5% of all Palmyra residents.
Ancestry in Palmyra
Ancestry# Population% Population
American387.1%
Danish30.6%
English7714.4%
European71.3%
French122.2%
German10219.0%
Irish8215.3%
Italian122.2%
Norwegian20.4%
Polish203.7%
Portuguese20.4%
Scotch-Irish20.4%
Scottish91.7%
Spanish20.4%
Swedish10.2%
Welsh10.2%
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Immigrants in Palmyra

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Palmyra came from Europe (3 | 0.6%), Germany (3 | 0.6%), and Western Europe (3 | 0.6%), together accounting for 1.7% of all Palmyra residents.
Immigrants in Palmyra
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe30.6%
Germany30.6%
Western Europe30.6%
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Sex and Age in Palmyra

Sex and Age in Palmyra

The most populous age groups in Palmyra are 75 to 79 Years (33 | 13.4%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (42 | 14.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Palmyra
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (3.3%)2 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Years21 (8.5%)7 (2.4%)
10 to 14 Years8 (3.3%)16 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years7 (2.9%)21 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years15 (6.1%)21 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years15 (6.1%)11 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Years11 (4.5%)19 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years8 (3.3%)18 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years13 (5.3%)22 (7.6%)
45 to 49 Years29 (11.8%)14 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years12 (4.9%)30 (10.3%)
55 to 59 Years16 (6.5%)17 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years10 (4.1%)5 (1.7%)
65 to 69 Years15 (6.1%)13 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years9 (3.7%)42 (14.5%)
75 to 79 Years33 (13.4%)12 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years4 (1.6%)10 (3.5%)
85 Years and over12 (4.9%)10 (3.5%)
Total246 (100.0%)290 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Palmyra

Median Family Size in Palmyra

The median family size in Palmyra is 2.71 persons per family, with single female/mother families (30 | 21.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.87 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5 | 3.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Palmyra
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple108 (75.5%)2.70
Single Male/Father5 (3.5%)2.00
Single Female/Mother30 (21.0%)2.87
Total Families143 (100.0%)2.71

Median Household Size in Palmyra

The median household size in Palmyra is 2.12 persons per household, with single male/father households (5 | 2.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (110 | 43.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Palmyra
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple108 (42.7%)2.70
Single Male/Father5 (2.0%)3.20
Single Female/Mother30 (11.9%)3.17
Non-family110 (43.5%)1.21
Total Households253 (100.0%)2.12

Household Size by Marriage Status in Palmyra

Out of a total of 253 households in Palmyra, 143 (56.5%) are family households, while 110 (43.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 79, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 95.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Palmyra
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-95 (37.6%)
2-Person Households79 (31.2%)15 (5.9%)
3-Person Households31 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households25 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households8 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total143 (56.5%)110 (43.5%)

Female Fertility in Palmyra

Fertility by Age in Palmyra

Average fertility rate in Palmyra is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Palmyra
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)59.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Palmyra

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Palmyra
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Palmyra

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Palmyra
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)68.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palmyra

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palmyra
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Palmyra

Income Overview in Palmyra

Per Capita Income in Palmyra is $25,074, while median incomes of families and households are $47,917 and $39,583 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income536$25,074
Median Family Income143$47,917
Mean Family Income143$60,517
Median Household Income253$39,583
Mean Household Income253$51,409
Income Deficit143$7,517
Wage / Income Gap (%)5362.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)53697.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5360.39

Earnings by Sex in Palmyra

Average Earnings in Palmyra are $29,408, $29,135 for men and $30,000 for women, a difference of 2.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Palmyra
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male115 (44.8%)$29,135
Female142 (55.2%)$30,000
Total257 (100.0%)$29,408

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palmyra

The most common earnings brackets in Palmyra are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (23 | 20.0%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (18 | 12.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palmyra
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2 (1.7%)8 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)5 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4998 (7.0%)11 (7.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4991 (0.9%)1 (0.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (5.2%)3 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (2.6%)15 (10.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99919 (16.5%)17 (12.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99923 (20.0%)8 (5.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9991 (0.9%)12 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)18 (12.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (13.9%)7 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9994 (3.5%)11 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9991 (0.9%)2 (1.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9993 (2.6%)7 (4.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (11.3%)14 (9.9%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total115 (100.0%)142 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palmyra

Average earnings in Palmyra are $41,250 for men and $35,500 for women, a difference of 13.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $56,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $29,712. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $39,167, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,944.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palmyra
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$29,712$31,944
College or Associate's Degree$56,250$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,250$35,500

Family Income in Palmyra

Family Income Brackets in Palmyra

According to the Palmyra family income data, there are 35 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Palmyra
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00042.8%
$10,000 to $14,99921.4%
$15,000 to $24,999128.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993524.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992114.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993222.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991510.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991812.6%
$150,000 to $199,99942.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palmyra

5-person families (8 | 5.6%) account for the highest median family income in Palmyra with $93,000 per family, while 2-person families (92 | 64.3%) have the highest median income of $19,219 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palmyra
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families92 (64.3%)$38,438
3-Person Families18 (12.6%)$0
4-Person Families25 (17.5%)$0
5-Person Families8 (5.6%)$93,000
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total143 (100.0%)$47,917

Family Income by Number of Earners in Palmyra

Family Income by Number of Earners in Palmyra
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners54 (37.8%)$31,500
1 Earner41 (28.7%)$0
2 Earners37 (25.9%)$84,063
3+ Earners11 (7.7%)$134,107
Total143 (100.0%)$47,917

Household Income in Palmyra

Household Income Brackets in Palmyra

With 57 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Palmyra, accounting for 22.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Palmyra
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000145.5%
$10,000 to $14,999135.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993212.6%
$25,000 to $34,9995722.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994015.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993915.4%
$75,000 to $99,9993011.9%
$100,000 to $149,999249.5%
$150,000 to $199,99941.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Palmyra

The median household income in Palmyra is $39,583, with the highest median household income of $50,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 86 households (34.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 8 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Palmyra
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8 (3.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years53 (20.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years86 (34.0%)$50,000
65+ Years106 (41.9%)$30,700
Total253 (100.0%)$39,583

Poverty in Palmyra

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmyra

With 15.0% poverty level for males and 10.7% for females among the residents of Palmyra, 55 to 64 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (34.6%) and 6 females (27.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmyra
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (7.1%)2 (12.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years3 (11.5%)2 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years2 (9.5%)7 (17.5%)
45 to 54 Years9 (22.0%)3 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years9 (34.6%)6 (27.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (29.2%)7 (12.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (12.5%)
Total37 (15.0%)31 (10.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmyra

According to the poverty statistics in Palmyra, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmyra
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (75.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years26 (92.9%)14 (87.5%)
12 to 14 Years1 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (80.0%)21 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years23 (88.5%)28 (93.3%)
35 to 44 Years19 (90.5%)33 (82.5%)
45 to 54 Years32 (78.0%)41 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years17 (65.4%)16 (72.7%)
65 to 74 Years17 (70.8%)48 (87.3%)
75 Years and over49 (100.0%)28 (87.5%)
Total209 (85.0%)259 (89.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palmyra

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Palmyra show that 5.6% or 6 of the total 108 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 25.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palmyra
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children79 (95.2%)4 (4.8%)
1 or 2 Children17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (94.4%)6 (5.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Palmyra

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Palmyra
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)4 (57.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (8.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (20.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Palmyra

The poverty data for Palmyra shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (5.6%) and 6 of the single-parent households (17.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (25.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (57.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Palmyra
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (4.8%)4 (57.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (7.1%)
3 or 4 Children2 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (5.6%)6 (17.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Palmyra

Employment by Class of Employer in Palmyra

Among the 225 employed individuals in Palmyra, private company employees (149 | 66.2%), state government employees (45 | 20.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (16 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Palmyra
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14966.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)94.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations167.1%
Local Government Employees41.8%
State Government Employees4520.0%
Federal Government Employees10.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total225100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Palmyra

According to the labor force statistics for Palmyra, out of the total population over 16 years of age (471), 52.0% or 245 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 20 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 36 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 50.0% or 1 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Palmyra
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2 (8.0%)1 (50.0%)
20 to 24 Years36 (100.0%)3 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years29 (96.7%)13 (44.8%)
35 to 44 Years61 (100.0%)3 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years63 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years10 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years2 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total245 (52.0%)20 (8.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palmyra

According to labor force statistics for Palmyra, 76.4% of individuals (191) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (250) are in the labor force, with 8.4% or 16 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 92.2% or 106 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.3% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palmyra
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma106 (92.2%)13 (11.3%)
College / Associate Degree51 (76.1%)5 (7.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher28 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (76.4%)21 (8.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Palmyra

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Palmyra are Community & Social Service (21 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (19 | 8.4%), Management (17 | 7.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (10 | 4.4%), and Business & Financial (5 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Palmyra

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Palmyra, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (89.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Palmyra
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (10.5%)17 (89.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)20 (35.7%)36 (64.3%)
Total (Overall)106 (47.1%)119 (52.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Palmyra are Healthcare Support (13 | 5.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (11 | 4.9%), Security & Protection (7 | 3.1%), Law Enforcement (7 | 3.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (2 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Palmyra

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Palmyra, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (9.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Palmyra
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)19 (54.3%)16 (45.7%)
Total (Overall)106 (47.1%)119 (52.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Palmyra are Office & Administration (38 | 16.9%), and Sales & Related (15 | 6.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Palmyra

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Palmyra
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Office & Administration7 (18.4%)31 (81.6%)
Total (Category)13 (24.5%)40 (75.5%)
Total (Overall)106 (47.1%)119 (52.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Palmyra are Construction & Extraction (15 | 6.7%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13 | 5.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 2.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Palmyra

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Palmyra
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)106 (47.1%)119 (52.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Palmyra are Production (30 | 13.3%), Material Moving (16 | 7.1%), and Transportation (1 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Palmyra

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Palmyra
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (36.7%)19 (63.3%)
Transportation1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Total (Category)20 (42.5%)27 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)106 (47.1%)119 (52.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Palmyra

Employment Industries in Palmyra

The major employment industries in Palmyra include Retail Trade (40 | 17.8%), Public Administration (38 | 16.9%), Manufacturing (26 | 11.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (26 | 11.6%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (15 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Palmyra

Employment Industries by Sex in Palmyra

The Palmyra industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Palmyra
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade20 (50.0%)20 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (23.1%)20 (76.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Public Administration14 (36.8%)24 (63.2%)
Total106 (47.1%)119 (52.9%)

Education in Palmyra

School Enrollment in Palmyra

The most common levels of schooling among the 97 students in Palmyra are elementary school (34 | 35.0%), high school (26 | 26.8%), and middle school (16 | 16.5%).
School Enrollment in Palmyra
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool66.2%
Kindergarten22.1%
Elementary School3435.0%
Middle School1616.5%
High School2626.8%
College / Undergraduate1313.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total97100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palmyra

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palmyra
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Palmyra

Business (13 | 28.3%), education (11 | 23.9%), science & technology (9 | 19.6%), liberal arts & history (7 | 15.2%), and computers & mathematics (3 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 46 individuals in Palmyra who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Palmyra
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics36.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural24.3%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology12.2%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology919.6%
Business1328.3%
Education1123.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History715.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total46100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Palmyra

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palmyra

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Palmyra are males with 2 vehicles (38, accounting for 35.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (65, making up 31.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palmyra
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle12 (11.3%)39 (32.8%)
2 Vehicles38 (35.8%)65 (54.6%)
3 Vehicles24 (22.6%)12 (10.1%)
4 Vehicles20 (18.9%)3 (2.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total106 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Palmyra

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Palmyra are 45 to 59 minutes (47 commuters, 21.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (33 commuters, 14.9%), and 60 to 89 minutes (31 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Palmyra
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes62.7%
5 to 9 Minutes3013.5%
10 to 14 Minutes20.9%
15 to 19 Minutes135.9%
20 to 24 Minutes3314.9%
25 to 29 Minutes83.6%
30 to 34 Minutes156.8%
35 to 39 Minutes104.5%
40 to 44 Minutes62.7%
45 to 59 Minutes4721.2%
60 to 89 Minutes3114.0%
90 or more Minutes219.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Palmyra

The most common commute times in Palmyra are 5 to 9 minutes (25 commuters, 24.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (30 commuters, 25.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Palmyra
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2 (1.9%)4 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes25 (24.3%)5 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes8 (7.8%)5 (4.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes3 (2.9%)30 (25.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes7 (6.8%)8 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (4.9%)1 (0.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes21 (20.4%)26 (21.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes10 (9.7%)21 (17.6%)
90 or more Minutes12 (11.7%)9 (7.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palmyra

The most frequent times of departure to work in Palmyra are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (32, 31.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (32, 26.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palmyra
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (0.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (8.7%)10 (8.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6 (5.8%)24 (20.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6 (5.8%)5 (4.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM22 (21.4%)19 (16.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9 (8.7%)32 (26.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (5.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8 (7.8%)6 (5.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM32 (31.1%)12 (10.1%)
Total103 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Palmyra

Occupancy by Ownership in Palmyra

Of the total 253 dwellings in Palmyra, owner-occupied units account for 190 (75.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 63 (24.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Palmyra
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19075.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6324.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units253100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Palmyra

Occupancy by Household Size in Palmyra
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9537.6%
2-Person Household9437.1%
3-Person Household3112.2%
4+ Person Household3313.0%
Total Housing Units253100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palmyra

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palmyra
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household57 (60.0%)38 (40.0%)
2-Person Household78 (83.0%)16 (17.0%)
3-Person Household29 (93.5%)2 (6.5%)
4+ Person Household26 (78.8%)7 (21.2%)
Total Housing Units190 (75.1%)63 (24.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palmyra

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palmyra
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School54 (77.1%)16 (22.9%)
High School Diploma76 (89.4%)9 (10.6%)
College/Associate Degree28 (45.9%)33 (54.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32 (86.5%)5 (13.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palmyra

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palmyra
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years249.5%
35 to 44 Years3714.6%
45 to 54 Years4819.0%
55 to 64 Years3815.0%
65 to 74 Years5421.3%
75 to 84 Years3011.9%
85 Years and Over228.7%
Total253100.0%

Housing Finances in Palmyra

Median Income by Occupancy in Palmyra

Median Income by Occupancy in Palmyra
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied190 (75.1%)$44,375
Renter-Occupied63 (24.9%)$19,922
Average253 (100.0%)$39,583

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palmyra

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palmyra
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (2.1%)7 (11.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.5%)2 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (3.2%)7 (11.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (4.2%)16 (25.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (1.1%)6 (9.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99954 (28.4%)3 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99932 (16.8%)8 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (19.5%)2 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (13.7%)4 (6.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (8.9%)7 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more3 (1.6%)1 (1.6%)
Total190 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palmyra

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palmyra
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30020 (10.5%)3 (4.8%)
$300 to $49955 (28.9%)5 (7.9%)
$500 to $79959 (31.0%)49 (77.8%)
$800 to $99923 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49915 (7.9%)3 (4.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99914 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more4 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total190 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Palmyra

Housing Structures in Palmyra

Housing Structures in Palmyra
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18874.3%
Single Unit, Attached31.2%
2 Unit Apartments93.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments20.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other5120.2%
Total253100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palmyra

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palmyra
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached158 (84.0%)30 (16.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other32 (62.7%)19 (37.2%)
Total190 (75.1%)63 (24.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Palmyra

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Palmyra
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.1%)17 (27.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms58 (30.5%)26 (41.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms87 (45.8%)9 (14.3%)
8 or more Rooms41 (21.6%)11 (17.5%)
Total190 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palmyra

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palmyra
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas158 (83.2%)52 (82.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)1 (1.6%)
Electricity32 (16.8%)10 (15.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total190 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Palmyra

Household Vehicle Usage in Palmyra
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (3.7%)12 (19.1%)
1 Vehicle55 (28.9%)40 (63.5%)
2 Vehicles70 (36.8%)11 (17.5%)
3 or more Vehicles58 (30.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total190 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Palmyra

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Palmyra

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11575
Median Property Value$69,700$110,600
Median Household Income$32,250$0
Monthly Housing Costs$403$4
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palmyra

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palmyra
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (32.2%)4 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99959 (51.3%)25 (33.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99919 (16.5%)36 (48.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)10 (13.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total115 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palmyra

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palmyra
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99914 (12.2%)1 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99948 (41.7%)2 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (14.8%)6 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99914 (12.2%)15 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (7.8%)23 (30.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (5.2%)17 (22.7%)
$150,000 or more3 (2.6%)11 (14.7%)
Total115 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Palmyra

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Palmyra
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x56 (48.7%)68,750 (91,666.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x39 (33.9%)38 (50.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (1.7%)17 (22.7%)
4.0x or more18 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total115 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palmyra

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palmyra
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80056 (48.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49911 (9.6%)31 (41.3%)
$800 to $1,49946 (40.0%)20 (26.7%)
Total115 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Palmyra

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palmyra

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palmyra
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years34 (94.4%)2 (5.6%)
26 to 34 Years37 (66.1%)19 (33.9%)
35 to 44 Years61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years84 (98.8%)1 (1.2%)
55 to 64 Years44 (91.7%)4 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total510 (95.2%)26 (4.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palmyra

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palmyra
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen34 (94.4%)2 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palmyra

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palmyra
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00073 (91.2%)7 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999173 (90.6%)18 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over94 (99.0%)1 (1.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palmyra

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palmyra
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610 (100.0%)2 (20.0%)
6 to 18 Years35 (43.8%)45 (56.2%)
19 to 25 Years4 (11.1%)33 (91.7%)
25 to 34 Years14 (25.0%)23 (41.1%)
35 to 44 Years22 (36.1%)46 (75.4%)
45 to 54 Years29 (34.1%)57 (67.1%)
55 to 64 Years28 (58.3%)19 (39.6%)
65 to 74 Years79 (100.0%)60 (75.9%)
75 Years and over79 (97.5%)46 (56.8%)
Total300 (56.0%)331 (61.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Palmyra

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Palmyra
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (8.3%)1 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (21.6%)21 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (37.5%)5 (9.1%)
75 Years and over38 (77.5%)10 (31.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Palmyra

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Palmyra: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (9.1%)
75 Years and over15 (30.6%)4 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Palmyra: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (9.1%)7 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (24.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Palmyra: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (8.3%)1 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.3%)10 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years5 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Palmyra: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (10.2%)10 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years8 (33.3%)3 (5.4%)
75 Years and over17 (34.7%)8 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Palmyra: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (4.1%)2 (6.2%)

Technology Access in Palmyra

Computing Device Access in Palmyra

Computing Device Access in Palmyra
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13151.8%
Smartphone20380.2%
Tablet9939.1%
No Computing Device259.9%
Total253100.0%

Internet Access in Palmyra

Internet Access in Palmyra
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home12248.2%
Cellular Data Only3513.8%
Satellite Internet3513.8%
No Internet6626.1%
Total253100.0%

Palmyra Summary

Palmyra, Illinois is a small village located in the western part of Macoupin County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Macoupin Creek, about 25 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The area that is now Palmyra was first settled in 1819 by a group of settlers from Kentucky. The village was originally known as “Palmyra” after the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria. The village was officially incorporated in 1867.
In the late 19th century, Palmyra was a thriving agricultural community. The village was home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, a sawmill, and a brickyard. The village also had a number of stores, a hotel, and a post office.
In the early 20th century, Palmyra experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The village was home to several factories, including a canning factory, a furniture factory, and a shoe factory. The village also had a number of churches, a bank, and a movie theater.

Geography

Palmyra is located in the western part of Macoupin County, Illinois. The village is situated on the banks of the Macoupin Creek, about 25 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
The climate in Palmyra is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters. The average annual temperature is around 54°F (12°C). The average annual precipitation is around 40 inches (101 cm).

Economy

The economy of Palmyra is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a sawmill. The village also has a number of stores, a hotel, and a post office.
The village is also home to several small businesses, including a furniture factory, a shoe factory, and a canning factory. The village also has a number of churches, a bank, and a movie theater.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Palmyra was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from other races.
The median household income in Palmyra was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income in Palmyra was $20,000. About 8.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Palmyra is a small village with a rich history and a strong agricultural economy. The village is home to a number of small businesses and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The village has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Palmyra?
Total Population of Palmyra is 536.
What is the Total Male Population of Palmyra?
Total Male Population of Palmyra is 246.
What is the Total Female Population of Palmyra?
Total Female Population of Palmyra is 290.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Palmyra?
There are 84.83 Males per 100 Females in Palmyra.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Palmyra?
There are 117.89 Females per 100 Males in Palmyra.
What is the Median Population Age in Palmyra?
Median Population Age in Palmyra is 47.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Palmyra
Average Family Size in Palmyra is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Palmyra
Average Household Size in Palmyra is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Palmyra?
Per Capita income in Palmyra is $25,074.
What is the Median Family Income in Palmyra?
Median Family Income in Palmyra is $47,917.
What is the Median Household income in Palmyra?
Median Household Income in Palmyra is $39,583.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Palmyra?
Income or Wage Gap in Palmyra is 2.9%.
Women in Palmyra earn 97.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Palmyra?
Family Income Deficit in Palmyra is $7,517.
Families that are below poverty line in Palmyra earn $7,517 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Palmyra?
Inequality or Gini Index in Palmyra is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Palmyra?
There are 245 People in the Labor Forcein in Palmyra.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Palmyra?
52.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Palmyra.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Palmyra?
Unemployment Rate in Palmyra is 8.2%.