Population 7,525 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Palmyra
Household size in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Palmyra are small: just 2.33 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.3, Palmyra is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Palmyra (11.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Palmyra has a higher share of single-parent households than most New Jersey cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Palmyra
Renters in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Palmyra rent their homes (28.5%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. More than a quarter of owners (27.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the east. The renter share has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.6% of homes in Palmyra are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Palmyra is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,115 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,083 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,330 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,665 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$550 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Palmyra costs $1,665 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $550 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Palmyra
Bachelor's degrees in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Palmyra (32.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Palmyra: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Palmyra: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Palmyra compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | 2.33 | 44.3 | 11.9% | 28.5% | 3.6% | 1956 | $1,665 | 32.0% | 94.7% | 6.7% |
| Riverton | 2.78 | 42.8 | 7.7% | 16.6% | 3.5% | 1970 | $2,099 | 44.6% | 95.4% | 6.7% |
| Pennsauken | 2.92 | 37.6 | 15.9% | 24.4% | 6.6% | 1964 | $1,416 | 24.7% | 80.1% | 7.0% |
| Merchantville | 2.89 | 38.9 | 18.1% | 31.8% | 6.7% | 1959 | $1,266 | 27.0% | 84.7% | 9.3% |
| Maple Shade | 2.27 | 37.7 | 8.2% | 49.6% | 7.5% | 1964 | $1,504 | 35.9% | 95.6% | 4.1% |
| Delran | 2.30 | 48.4 | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.7% | 1963 | $985 | 23.5% | 95.7% | 0.0% |
| Riverside | 2.76 | 39.7 | 10.4% | 30.2% | 4.7% | 1966 | $1,549 | 39.4% | 92.1% | 5.9% |
| Moorestown-Lenola | 2.64 | 45.8 | 9.4% | 20.7% | 7.5% | 1961 | $1,597 | 64.5% | 95.8% | 6.8% |
| Cherry Hill Mall | 2.62 | 39.4 | 13.2% | 28.6% | 7.7% | 1965 | $1,843 | 47.5% | 93.5% | 6.9% |
| Golden Triangle | 2.37 | 45.8 | 7.7% | 35.8% | 4.7% | 1984 | $2,482 | 46.8% | 83.9% | 4.6% |
| Moorestown | 2.71 | 43.0 | 10.4% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 1989 | $2,016 | 70.4% | 95.5% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Palmyra. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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