Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Palmyra, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,623

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.6%2,994

Two or More

8%289

Black

5.1%184

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%111

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%42

Asian

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%110

High School Diploma

32.1%788

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%140

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%305

Associate's Degree

12.5%306

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%411

Master's Degree

8.2%202

Professional Degree

1.8%44

Doctorate

0.7%16

HS or Higher

94.6%

BA or Higher

27.4%

Graduate+

10.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$213,100

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.9%589

Renter-Occupied

30.1%254

Total Units

890

Homeownership

69.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%26

$50K–$100K

0.5%3

$100K–$150K

10.9%64

$150K–$200K

25.3%149

$200K–$300K

46.3%273

$300K–$500K

9.8%58

$500K–$1M

2.2%13

$1M+

0.5%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

154

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%2

2010–2019

0.3%3

2000–2009

2.4%21

1990–1999

19.9%177

1980–1989

4.5%40

1970–1979

16.7%149

1960–1969

12.1%108

1950–1959

8.8%78

1940–1949

3.7%33

1939 or earlier

31.3%279

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.7%579

Electricity

28.4%239

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%13

Fuel Oil

1.4%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,058

Mean Household Incomei

$90,121

Per Capita Incomei

$36,813

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

1,256

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%16

$10K–$15K

1.8%15

$15K–$20K

11.4%96

$20K–$25K

1.5%13

$25K–$30K

0.7%6

$30K–$35K

3%25

$35K–$40K

4.6%39

$40K–$45K

1.1%9

$45K–$50K

3.1%26

$50K–$60K

4.3%36

$60K–$75K

10.2%86

$75K–$100K

12.6%106

$100K–$125K

19.1%161

$125K–$150K

10.7%90

$150K–$200K

9.3%78

$200K+

4.9%41

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

62(3.6% of civilian adults)