Population 7,867 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Palmyra
Household size in Palmyra
| Period | Palmyra | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.46 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.35 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.14 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Palmyra are small: just 2.18 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.46, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 39 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 39.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Palmyra is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Palmyra: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 10.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 30.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 32.4% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 33.2% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 32.7% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Palmyra own their homes; 28.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (43.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Palmyra: 6.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Rochester area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1963 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1965 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1966 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Palmyra is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, 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 center 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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $668 | $810 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $743 | $857 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $790 | $985 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,019 | $1,225 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$351 | +$415 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Palmyra costs $1,019 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $351 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 32.8% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 35.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 37.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +5.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Palmyra (26.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Palmyra has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five New York cities.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 89.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 90.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 91.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Palmyra: 94.3% 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 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Palmyra has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | 2.18 | 43.2 | 6.0% | 28.1% | 6.5% | 1959 | $1,019 | 26.3% | 94.3% | 2.2% |
| Macedon Center | 2.18 | 51.9 | 5.1% | 11.2% | 8.0% | 1976 | $1,265 | 32.0% | 96.9% | 5.2% |
| Port Gibson | 2.31 | 46.9 | 7.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% | 1961 | $985 | 18.1% | 80.8% | 1.2% |
| East Palmyra | 2.24 | 46.7 | 4.1% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 1963 | $957 | 27.5% | 94.6% | 2.9% |
| Macedon | 2.27 | 43.1 | 10.7% | 17.7% | 5.7% | 1987 | $1,110 | 40.5% | 94.9% | 3.6% |
| Walworth | 2.23 | 49.7 | 8.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 1975 | $1,107 | 31.3% | 94.5% | 2.0% |
| Manchester | 2.17 | 45.2 | 7.7% | 19.0% | 5.6% | 1971 | $1,077 | 20.1% | 92.6% | 0.4% |
| Shortsville | 2.39 | 47.4 | 7.4% | 10.6% | 5.9% | 1961 | $879 | 21.8% | 91.0% | 1.7% |
| Newark | 2.24 | 45.5 | 9.2% | 31.0% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,035 | 19.4% | 89.2% | 2.9% |
| Marion | 2.37 | 45.3 | 8.9% | 21.4% | 3.0% | 1973 | $756 | 20.3% | 90.6% | 2.7% |
| Gypsum | 2.27 | 52.9 | 9.8% | 3.5% | 10.5% | 1956 | $1,047 | 18.7% | 76.4% | 0.3% |
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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