Palmyra, NY

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Palmyra Overview

3,326
TOTAL POPULATION
1,732
MALE POPULATION
1,594
FEMALE POPULATION
108.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$54,938
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,769
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,976
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.59
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,954
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Palmyra Zip Codes

Palmyra Area Codes

Race in Palmyra

The most populous races in Palmyra are White / Caucasian (3,195 | 96.1%), Hispanic or Latino (123 | 3.7%), and Two or more Races (93 | 2.8%).
Race in Palmyra
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American381.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1233.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,19596.1%
Two or more Races932.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,326100.0%

Ancestry in Palmyra

The most populous ancestries reported in Palmyra are German (929 | 27.9%), Irish (734 | 22.1%), English (718 | 21.6%), Italian (366 | 11.0%), and Dutch (292 | 8.8%), together accounting for 91.4% of all Palmyra residents.
Ancestry in Palmyra
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1404.2%
Arab160.5%
Austrian60.2%
Belgian200.6%
Central American80.2%
Central American Indian290.9%
Czech120.4%
Dutch2928.8%
English71821.6%
French130.4%
French Canadian451.3%
German92927.9%
Greek270.8%
Irish73422.1%
Italian36611.0%
Jamaican100.3%
Mexican752.2%
Polish1063.2%
Puerto Rican401.2%
Russian250.7%
Salvadoran80.2%
Scottish361.1%
Slavic80.2%
Swedish110.3%
Ukrainian170.5%
Welsh361.1%
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Immigrants in Palmyra

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Palmyra came from Europe (23 | 0.7%), Africa (16 | 0.5%), Northern Africa (16 | 0.5%), England (11 | 0.3%), and Northern Europe (11 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.3% of all Palmyra residents.
Immigrants in Palmyra
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa160.5%
Czechoslovakia30.1%
Eastern Europe30.1%
England110.3%
Europe230.7%
Italy90.3%
Northern Africa160.5%
Northern Europe110.3%
Southern Europe90.3%
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Sex and Age in Palmyra

Sex and Age in Palmyra

The most populous age groups in Palmyra are 20 to 24 Years (156 | 9.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (241 | 15.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Palmyra
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years148 (8.6%)57 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Years90 (5.2%)88 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years65 (3.7%)51 (3.2%)
15 to 19 Years79 (4.6%)33 (2.1%)
20 to 24 Years156 (9.0%)241 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Years95 (5.5%)90 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years100 (5.8%)125 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years130 (7.5%)90 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Years78 (4.5%)83 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years148 (8.6%)85 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years115 (6.6%)140 (8.8%)
55 to 59 Years135 (7.8%)111 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years127 (7.3%)118 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years126 (7.3%)96 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years52 (3.0%)64 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years43 (2.5%)69 (4.3%)
80 to 84 Years19 (1.1%)11 (0.7%)
85 Years and over26 (1.5%)42 (2.6%)
Total1,732 (100.0%)1,594 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Palmyra

Median Family Size in Palmyra

The median family size in Palmyra is 2.68 persons per family, with married-couple families (667 | 71.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.85 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (146 | 15.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Palmyra
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple667 (71.9%)2.85
Single Male/Father146 (15.7%)1.94
Single Female/Mother115 (12.4%)2.61
Total Families928 (100.0%)2.68

Median Household Size in Palmyra

The median household size in Palmyra is 2.14 persons per household, with married-couple households (667 | 43.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.87 persons per household. non-family households (610 | 39.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Palmyra
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple667 (43.4%)2.87
Single Male/Father146 (9.5%)2.09
Single Female/Mother115 (7.5%)2.70
Non-family610 (39.7%)1.24
Total Households1,538 (100.0%)2.14

Household Size by Marriage Status in Palmyra

Out of a total of 1,538 households in Palmyra, 928 (60.3%) are family households, while 610 (39.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 500, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 463.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Palmyra
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-463 (30.1%)
2-Person Households500 (32.5%)147 (9.6%)
3-Person Households221 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households155 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households31 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households21 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total928 (60.3%)610 (39.7%)

Female Fertility in Palmyra

Fertility by Age in Palmyra

Average fertility rate in Palmyra is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.0% 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 years44 (80.0%)96.0
35 to 50 years11 (20.0%)39.0
Total55 (100.0%)71.0

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 years44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (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 School31 (56.4%)443.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree24 (43.6%)308.0
Total55 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palmyra

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palmyra
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Palmyra

Income Overview in Palmyra

Per Capita Income in Palmyra is $54,938, while median incomes of families and households are $90,769 and $72,976 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,326$54,938
Median Family Income928$90,769
Mean Family Income928$141,774
Median Household Income1,538$72,976
Mean Household Income1,538$119,077
Income Deficit928$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,32619.14%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,32680.86¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,3260.59

Earnings by Sex in Palmyra

Average Earnings in Palmyra are $37,351, $41,537 for men and $33,587 for women, a difference of 19.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Palmyra
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,037 (50.8%)$41,537
Female1,006 (49.2%)$33,587
Total2,043 (100.0%)$37,351

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palmyra

The most common earnings brackets in Palmyra are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (152 | 14.7%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (114 | 11.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palmyra
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (1.5%)52 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)63 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)33 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99934 (3.3%)10 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49930 (2.9%)114 (11.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99910 (1.0%)45 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49915 (1.5%)44 (4.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99928 (2.7%)33 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999152 (14.7%)56 (5.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999126 (12.1%)66 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99946 (4.4%)80 (8.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999139 (13.4%)59 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99910 (1.0%)28 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99970 (6.8%)54 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999118 (11.4%)51 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99942 (4.1%)86 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99993 (9.0%)95 (9.4%)
$100,000+100 (9.6%)37 (3.7%)
Total1,037 (100.0%)1,006 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palmyra

Average earnings in Palmyra are $44,543 for men and $38,889 for women, a difference of 12.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,625, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,000. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,875, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $31,563.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palmyra
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,000$0
High School Diploma$43,028$32,500
College or Associate's Degree$56,685$31,563
Bachelor's Degree$34,883$63,700
Graduate Degree$80,625$66,875
Total$44,543$38,889

Family Income in Palmyra

Family Income Brackets in Palmyra

According to the Palmyra family income data, there are 257 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.7% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Palmyra
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000262.8%
$10,000 to $14,999313.3%
$15,000 to $24,99991.0%
$25,000 to $34,999313.3%
$35,000 to $49,999404.3%
$50,000 to $74,99915116.3%
$75,000 to $99,99925727.7%
$100,000 to $149,99924326.2%
$150,000 to $199,999606.5%
$200,000+808.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palmyra

5-person families (31 | 3.3%) account for the highest median family income in Palmyra with $148,854 per family, while 2-person families (536 | 57.8%) have the highest median income of $44,239 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palmyra
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families536 (57.8%)$88,478
3-Person Families194 (20.9%)$86,029
4-Person Families146 (15.7%)$106,058
5-Person Families31 (3.3%)$148,854
6-Person Families21 (2.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total928 (100.0%)$90,769

Family Income by Number of Earners in Palmyra

Family Income by Number of Earners in Palmyra
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners95 (10.2%)$0
1 Earner242 (26.1%)$73,056
2 Earners504 (54.3%)$97,614
3+ Earners87 (9.4%)$133,092
Total928 (100.0%)$90,769

Household Income in Palmyra

Household Income Brackets in Palmyra

With 274 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Palmyra, accounting for 17.8% of all households. In contrast, only 66 households (4.3%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Palmyra
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000724.7%
$10,000 to $14,99917711.5%
$15,000 to $24,999664.3%
$25,000 to $34,999956.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991328.6%
$50,000 to $74,99926016.9%
$75,000 to $99,99927117.6%
$100,000 to $149,99927417.8%
$150,000 to $199,999744.8%
$200,000+1177.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Palmyra

The median household income in Palmyra is $72,976, with the highest median household income of $86,620 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 457 households (29.7%) 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 200 households (13.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Palmyra
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years200 (13.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years457 (29.7%)$86,620
45 to 64 Years573 (37.3%)$72,986
65+ Years308 (20.0%)$64,750
Total1,538 (100.0%)$72,976

Poverty in Palmyra

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmyra

With 8.7% poverty level for males and 14.3% for females among the residents of Palmyra, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 25 males (22.9%) and 100 females (37.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmyra
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years25 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
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 Years0 (0.0%)100 (37.6%)
25 to 34 Years34 (17.4%)59 (27.4%)
35 to 44 Years18 (8.6%)22 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years26 (9.9%)11 (4.9%)
55 to 64 Years8 (3.0%)15 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years10 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)21 (17.2%)
Total150 (8.7%)228 (14.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Palmyra

According to the poverty statistics in Palmyra, males aged 5 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 Years119 (80.4%)57 (100.0%)
5 Years19 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years84 (77.1%)107 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years27 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years201 (100.0%)166 (62.4%)
25 to 34 Years161 (82.6%)156 (72.6%)
35 to 44 Years190 (91.3%)151 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years237 (90.1%)214 (95.1%)
55 to 64 Years254 (97.0%)214 (93.4%)
65 to 74 Years168 (94.4%)160 (100.0%)
75 Years and over88 (100.0%)101 (82.8%)
Total1,582 (91.3%)1,366 (85.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palmyra

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Palmyra show that 4.6% or 31 of the total 667 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.4%, comprising of 31 families. On the other hand, families with no 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 Children416 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children184 (85.6%)31 (14.4%)
3 or 4 Children36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total636 (95.4%)31 (4.6%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children26 (72.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)

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

The poverty data for Palmyra shows that 31 of the married-couple family households (4.6%) and 26 of the single-parent households (10.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (14.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 household (29.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Palmyra
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children31 (14.4%)26 (29.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (4.6%)26 (10.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Palmyra

Employment by Class of Employer in Palmyra

Among the 1,843 employed individuals in Palmyra, private company employees (1,274 | 69.1%), not-for-profit organizations (257 | 13.9%), and local government employees (134 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Palmyra
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,27469.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)311.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)402.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations25713.9%
Local Government Employees1347.3%
State Government Employees512.8%
Federal Government Employees563.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,843100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Palmyra

According to the labor force statistics for Palmyra, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,815), 69.4% or 1,954 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.5% or 10 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 90.9% or 361 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.3% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Palmyra
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years57 (57.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years361 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years141 (76.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years159 (70.7%)10 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years318 (83.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years403 (82.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years207 (84.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years188 (76.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years81 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,954 (69.4%)10 (0.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palmyra

According to labor force statistics for Palmyra, 80.0% of individuals (1,416) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,770) are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 10 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 88.8% or 556 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.8% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palmyra
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School19 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma453 (74.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree556 (88.8%)11 (1.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher388 (85.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,416 (80.0%)12 (0.7%)

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 (235 | 12.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (186 | 9.6%), Management (161 | 8.3%), Education Instruction & Library (151 | 7.8%), and Health Technologists (102 | 5.2%).
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%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (77.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (84.1%), Education, Arts & Media (72.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Palmyra
OccupationMaleFemale
Management104 (64.6%)57 (35.4%)
Business & Financial10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 67 (28.5%)168 (71.5%)
Education, Arts & Media12 (27.3%)32 (72.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library24 (15.9%)127 (84.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment31 (77.5%)9 (22.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating52 (28.0%)134 (72.0%)
Health Technologists42 (41.2%)60 (58.8%)
Total (Category)245 (40.1%)366 (59.9%)
Total (Overall)1,005 (51.7%)938 (48.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Palmyra are Food Preparation & Serving (160 | 8.2%), Healthcare Support (158 | 8.1%), Personal Care & Service (85 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (24 | 1.2%), and Security & Protection (17 | 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 Food Preparation & Serving (70.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (90.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (45.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Palmyra
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)158 (100.0%)
Security & Protection17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving112 (70.0%)48 (30.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13 (54.2%)11 (45.8%)
Personal Care & Service8 (9.4%)77 (90.6%)
Total (Category)150 (33.8%)294 (66.2%)
Total (Overall)1,005 (51.7%)938 (48.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Palmyra are Office & Administration (254 | 13.1%), and Sales & Related (158 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Palmyra

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Palmyra
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related77 (48.7%)81 (51.3%)
Office & Administration103 (40.6%)151 (59.5%)
Total (Category)180 (43.7%)232 (56.3%)
Total (Overall)1,005 (51.7%)938 (48.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Palmyra are Construction & Extraction (58 | 3.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (52 | 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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,005 (51.7%)938 (48.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Palmyra are Production (272 | 14.0%), Transportation (50 | 2.6%), and Material Moving (44 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Palmyra

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Palmyra
OccupationMaleFemale
Production246 (90.4%)26 (9.6%)
Transportation30 (60.0%)20 (40.0%)
Material Moving44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)320 (87.4%)46 (12.6%)
Total (Overall)1,005 (51.7%)938 (48.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Palmyra

Employment Industries in Palmyra

The major employment industries in Palmyra include Health Care & Social Assistance (414 | 21.3%), Manufacturing (338 | 17.4%), Retail Trade (232 | 11.9%), Educational Services (205 | 10.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (174 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Palmyra

Employment Industries by Sex in Palmyra

The Palmyra industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Manufacturing (89.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (90.2%), Finance & Insurance (87.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (83.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Palmyra
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing301 (89.0%)37 (11.0%)
Wholesale Trade12 (60.0%)8 (40.0%)
Retail Trade155 (66.8%)77 (33.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing31 (49.2%)32 (50.8%)
Utilities9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance14 (12.8%)95 (87.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific57 (76.0%)18 (24.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Educational Services20 (9.8%)185 (90.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance67 (16.2%)347 (83.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services104 (59.8%)70 (40.2%)
Public Administration48 (81.4%)11 (18.6%)
Total1,005 (51.7%)938 (48.3%)

Education in Palmyra

School Enrollment in Palmyra

The most common levels of schooling among the 571 students in Palmyra are elementary school (151 | 26.4%), college / undergraduate (141 | 24.7%), and middle school (93 | 16.3%).
School Enrollment in Palmyra
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool193.3%
Kindergarten396.8%
Elementary School15126.4%
Middle School9316.3%
High School8314.5%
College / Undergraduate14124.7%
Graduate / Professional457.9%
Total571100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palmyra

Out of a total of 571 students who are enrolled in schools in Palmyra, 87 (15.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 484 (84.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 32 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 178 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palmyra
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds12 (63.2%)7 (36.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds105 (90.5%)11 (9.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds53 (75.7%)17 (24.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds32 (50.0%)32 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds51 (71.8%)20 (28.2%)
35 Years and over11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total484 (84.8%)87 (15.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Palmyra

Business (187 | 26.2%), science & technology (129 | 18.1%), education (96 | 13.5%), visual & performing arts (69 | 9.7%), and psychology (64 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 714 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 & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural172.4%
Physical & Health Sciences71.0%
Psychology649.0%
Social Sciences202.8%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies101.4%
Science & Technology12918.1%
Business18726.2%
Education9613.5%
Literature & Languages476.6%
Liberal Arts & History243.4%
Visual & Performing Arts699.7%
Communications202.8%
Arts & Humanities243.4%
Total714100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Palmyra

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palmyra

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Palmyra are males with 2 vehicles (614, accounting for 61.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (342, making up 73.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palmyra
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12 (1.2%)11 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle209 (20.8%)252 (30.1%)
2 Vehicles614 (61.1%)342 (40.8%)
3 Vehicles144 (14.3%)200 (23.9%)
4 Vehicles10 (1.0%)19 (2.3%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (1.6%)14 (1.7%)
Total1,005 (100.0%)838 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Palmyra

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Palmyra are 10 to 14 minutes (301 commuters, 16.8%), 30 to 34 minutes (279 commuters, 15.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (266 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Palmyra
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1307.3%
5 to 9 Minutes18210.2%
10 to 14 Minutes30116.8%
15 to 19 Minutes18610.4%
20 to 24 Minutes26614.9%
25 to 29 Minutes19711.0%
30 to 34 Minutes27915.6%
35 to 39 Minutes341.9%
40 to 44 Minutes1246.9%
45 to 59 Minutes553.1%
60 to 89 Minutes362.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Palmyra

The most common commute times in Palmyra are 10 to 14 minutes (227 commuters, 23.1%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (150 commuters, 18.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Palmyra
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes66 (6.7%)64 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes101 (10.3%)81 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes227 (23.1%)74 (9.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes78 (7.9%)108 (13.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes116 (11.8%)150 (18.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes101 (10.3%)96 (11.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes144 (14.6%)135 (16.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes24 (2.4%)10 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes69 (7.0%)55 (6.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes22 (2.2%)33 (4.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes36 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palmyra

The most frequent times of departure to work in Palmyra are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (117, 11.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (170, 21.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palmyra
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM21 (2.1%)17 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM95 (9.7%)63 (7.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM117 (11.9%)22 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM25 (2.5%)41 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM77 (7.8%)86 (10.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM112 (11.4%)166 (20.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM107 (10.9%)170 (21.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM100 (10.2%)72 (8.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM114 (11.6%)33 (4.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM44 (4.5%)55 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM22 (2.2%)7 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM38 (3.9%)30 (3.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM112 (11.4%)44 (5.5%)
Total984 (100.0%)806 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Palmyra

Occupancy by Ownership in Palmyra

Of the total 1,538 dwellings in Palmyra, owner-occupied units account for 849 (55.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 689 (44.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Palmyra
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units84955.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units68944.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,538100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Palmyra

Occupancy by Household Size in Palmyra
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household46330.1%
2-Person Household64742.1%
3-Person Household22114.4%
4+ Person Household20713.5%
Total Housing Units1,538100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palmyra

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palmyra
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household81 (17.5%)382 (82.5%)
2-Person Household471 (72.8%)176 (27.2%)
3-Person Household135 (61.1%)86 (38.9%)
4+ Person Household162 (78.3%)45 (21.7%)
Total Housing Units849 (55.2%)689 (44.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palmyra

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palmyra
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10 (20.0%)40 (80.0%)
High School Diploma265 (46.5%)305 (53.5%)
College/Associate Degree264 (53.0%)234 (47.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher310 (73.8%)110 (26.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palmyra

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palmyra
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years48331.4%
35 to 44 Years17411.3%
45 to 54 Years21814.2%
55 to 64 Years35523.1%
65 to 74 Years17911.6%
75 to 84 Years865.6%
85 Years and Over432.8%
Total1,538100.0%

Housing Finances in Palmyra

Median Income by Occupancy in Palmyra

Median Income by Occupancy in Palmyra
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied849 (55.2%)$105,488
Renter-Occupied689 (44.8%)$35,580
Average1,538 (100.0%)$72,976

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palmyra

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palmyra
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)26 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (2.5%)26 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)177 (25.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99920 (2.4%)46 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99932 (3.8%)63 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99950 (5.9%)82 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999159 (18.7%)101 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999130 (15.3%)141 (20.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999246 (29.0%)27 (3.9%)
$150,000 or more191 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total849 (100.0%)689 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palmyra

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palmyra
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30022 (2.6%)38 (5.5%)
$300 to $49940 (4.7%)17 (2.5%)
$500 to $799131 (15.4%)223 (32.4%)
$800 to $999144 (17.0%)264 (38.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499327 (38.5%)117 (17.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999139 (16.4%)19 (2.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49918 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99928 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total849 (100.0%)689 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Palmyra

Housing Structures in Palmyra

Housing Structures in Palmyra
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached82253.4%
Single Unit, Attached362.3%
2 Unit Apartments1298.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments24916.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments24015.6%
10 or more Apartments624.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,538100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palmyra

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palmyra
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached766 (93.2%)56 (6.8%)
Single Unit, Attached17 (47.2%)19 (52.8%)
2 Unit Apartments58 (45.0%)71 (55.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8 (3.2%)241 (96.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)240 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total849 (55.2%)689 (44.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Palmyra

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Palmyra
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)354 (51.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms173 (20.4%)271 (39.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms304 (35.8%)56 (8.1%)
8 or more Rooms372 (43.8%)8 (1.2%)
Total849 (100.0%)689 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palmyra

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palmyra
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas789 (92.9%)242 (35.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (1.2%)19 (2.8%)
Electricity38 (4.5%)418 (60.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene12 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)10 (1.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total849 (100.0%)689 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Palmyra

Household Vehicle Usage in Palmyra
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)94 (13.6%)
1 Vehicle185 (21.8%)458 (66.5%)
2 Vehicles454 (53.5%)137 (19.9%)
3 or more Vehicles210 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total849 (100.0%)689 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Palmyra

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Palmyra

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units327522
Median Property Value$143,900$113,200
Median Household Income$126,484$85
Monthly Housing Costs$780$0
Real Estate Taxes$4,940$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palmyra

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palmyra
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00030 (9.2%)12 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99976 (23.2%)142 (27.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999198 (60.6%)356 (68.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99923 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)12 (2.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total327 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palmyra

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palmyra
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)26 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)21 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)20 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99941 (12.5%)32 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99960 (18.3%)9 (1.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (11.0%)99 (19.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99984 (25.7%)94 (18.0%)
$150,000 or more106 (32.4%)162 (31.0%)
Total327 (100.0%)522 (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 2.0x250 (76.4%)89,340 (17,114.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (4.9%)420 (80.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x47 (14.4%)11 (2.1%)
4.0x or more14 (4.3%)42 (8.1%)
Total327 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palmyra

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palmyra
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499305 (93.3%)42 (8.1%)
Total327 (100.0%)522 (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 Years235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years346 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years451 (94.0%)29 (6.0%)
26 to 34 Years313 (87.7%)44 (12.3%)
35 to 44 Years381 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years461 (94.5%)27 (5.5%)
55 to 64 Years491 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years338 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,226 (97.0%)100 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palmyra

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palmyra
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen346 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen451 (94.0%)29 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palmyra

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palmyra
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000433 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999335 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999556 (97.4%)15 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999550 (92.6%)44 (7.4%)
$100,000 and over1,310 (97.0%)41 (3.0%)

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 659 (25.1%)176 (74.9%)
6 to 18 Years69 (19.9%)277 (80.1%)
19 to 25 Years159 (33.1%)338 (70.4%)
25 to 34 Years131 (36.7%)182 (51.0%)
35 to 44 Years60 (15.8%)321 (84.3%)
45 to 54 Years99 (20.3%)369 (75.6%)
55 to 64 Years122 (24.8%)387 (78.8%)
65 to 74 Years338 (100.0%)202 (59.8%)
75 Years and over210 (100.0%)153 (72.9%)
Total1,247 (37.5%)2,405 (72.3%)

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 Years5 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years106 (26.8%)40 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years85 (11.6%)127 (20.3%)
65 to 74 Years39 (21.9%)25 (15.6%)
75 Years and over58 (65.9%)46 (37.7%)

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 Years66 (9.0%)49 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years22 (12.4%)9 (5.6%)
75 Years and over32 (36.4%)27 (22.1%)

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 Years46 (11.6%)20 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.5%)46 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years9 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Palmyra: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (3.3%)30 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years7 (0.9%)36 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years19 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (3.4%)17 (13.9%)

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 Years47 (11.9%)20 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years35 (4.8%)56 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years30 (16.9%)16 (10.0%)
75 Years and over43 (48.9%)37 (30.3%)

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 Years13 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.1%)9 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years10 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (3.4%)37 (30.3%)

Technology Access in Palmyra

Computing Device Access in Palmyra

Computing Device Access in Palmyra
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,17876.6%
Smartphone1,33586.8%
Tablet1,05668.7%
No Computing Device1077.0%
Total1,538100.0%

Internet Access in Palmyra

Internet Access in Palmyra
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet60.4%
Broadband Home1,21078.7%
Cellular Data Only795.1%
Satellite Internet775.0%
No Internet19112.4%
Total1,538100.0%

Palmyra Summary

Palmyra, NY is a small town located in Wayne County, New York. It is situated on the banks of the Erie Canal and is part of the Finger Lakes region. The town has a population of about 3,000 people and is known for its historic sites, such as the Joseph Smith Historic Site and the Palmyra Village Historic District.

History

The area that is now Palmyra was originally inhabited by the Iroquois and Algonquin tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1789 and the town was officially established in 1796. The town was named after the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria.
The town was an important stop on the Erie Canal, which was completed in 1825. The canal brought economic prosperity to the area and the town grew rapidly. The town was also an important stop on the Underground Railroad, which helped slaves escape to freedom in Canada.
In 1827, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in Palmyra. The church's founder, Joseph Smith, lived in Palmyra and the town is home to several important sites related to the church's history.

Geography

Palmyra is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. It is situated on the banks of the Erie Canal and is bordered by the towns of Macedon, Manchester, and Walworth. The town is located about 25 miles east of Rochester and about 50 miles west of Syracuse.
The terrain of Palmyra is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The town is located in a temperate climate zone and has four distinct seasons. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Palmyra is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including apples, grapes, and corn. The town is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.
Tourism is an important part of the town's economy. The town is home to several historic sites, such as the Joseph Smith Historic Site and the Palmyra Village Historic District. The town also hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Palmyra Canal Days Festival and the Palmyra Music Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Palmyra was 3,074. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median household income in Palmyra was $45,938, and the median family income was $54,844. The per capita income for the town was $21,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Palmyra?
Total Population of Palmyra is 3,326.
What is the Total Male Population of Palmyra?
Total Male Population of Palmyra is 1,732.
What is the Total Female Population of Palmyra?
Total Female Population of Palmyra is 1,594.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Palmyra?
There are 108.66 Males per 100 Females in Palmyra.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Palmyra?
There are 92.03 Females per 100 Males in Palmyra.
What is the Median Population Age in Palmyra?
Median Population Age in Palmyra is 40.9 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 $54,938.
What is the Median Family Income in Palmyra?
Median Family Income in Palmyra is $90,769.
What is the Median Household income in Palmyra?
Median Household Income in Palmyra is $72,976.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Palmyra?
Income or Wage Gap in Palmyra is 19.1%.
Women in Palmyra earn 80.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Palmyra?
Inequality or Gini Index in Palmyra is 0.59.
How Large is the Labor Force in Palmyra?
There are 1,954 People in the Labor Forcein in Palmyra.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Palmyra?
69.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Palmyra.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Palmyra?
Unemployment Rate in Palmyra is 0.5%.