Palmyra, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Palmyra, New Jersey Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,162
Unemployment
8.6%
Poverty
10.5%
Median Home
$175,400
Median Income
$73,212
Median Rent
$1,456
Palmyra SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
7
Palmyra, NJ Crime Report
136Total Crimes
1,911.7Total Crimes / 100k People
-18.51%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palmyra / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 136 | 1,911.7 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 196.8 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 42.2 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 126.5 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 122 | 1,714.9 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 11 | 154.6 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 108 | 1,518.1 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 42.2 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Palmyra, NJ Cost Of Living
108Palmyra's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Palmyra | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 121 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 103 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 98 | 100 | |
Rankings for Palmyra in New Jersey
Map Of Palmyra, NJ
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Population over time in Palmyra
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,162 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 7,223 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 7,296 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 7,299 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 7,356 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,372 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,401 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,411 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,407 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,416 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palmyra
| Race | Palmyra | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.8% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 21.5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 7.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.2% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Palmyra
| Gender | Palmyra | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palmyra for adults over 25
| Education | Palmyra | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Palmyra, New Jersey
| Income | Palmyra | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.2% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.7% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
