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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,195

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.1%1,802

Hispanic/Latino

16.2%355

Two or More

1.6%36

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%40

High School Diploma

42.9%653

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%77

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%219

Associate's Degree

5.2%79

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%226

Master's Degree

5.5%83

Professional Degree

0.4%6

Doctorate

0.3%5

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

6.2%

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

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

572.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,216

Avg. Commutei

28.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,216

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

62(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured