Palmyra, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,541
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty
17.1%
Median Home
$153,100
Median Income
$54,752
Median Rent
$910
Palmyra SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Palmyra, PA Crime Report
96
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,261.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-46.22%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palmyra / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 96 | 1,261.7 | 2,033.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 460.0 | 389.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 83.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 34 | 446.8 | 264.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 61 | 801.7 | 1,644.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 5 | 65.7 | 248.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 56 | 736.0 | 1,274.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 121.0 | 246.0 |
Palmyra, PA Cost Of Living
95
Palmyra's Overall Cost Of Living
Palmyra's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Palmyra | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Palmyra in Pennsylvania
Map Of Palmyra, PA
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Population over time in Palmyra
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,541 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 7,498 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 7,488 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 7,481 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,432 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 7,399 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 7,364 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,352 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,328 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 7,292 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palmyra
| Race | Palmyra | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.6% | 75.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.8% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Palmyra
| Gender | Palmyra | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palmyra for adults over 25
| Education | Palmyra | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Palmyra, Pennsylvania
| Income | Palmyra | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.0% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.2% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.9% | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
