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, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,485

Median Agei

44.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.7%4,694

Hispanic/Latino

13.5%1,013

Black

11.5%862

Two or More

7.6%568

Asian

4.1%305

Other

0.6%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%131

High School Diploma

29%1,621

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%458

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%629

Associate's Degree

11.2%625

Bachelor's Degree

23.9%1,337

Master's Degree

6.7%376

Professional Degree

1.4%76

Doctorate

0.4%22

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

32.4%

Graduate+

8.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$234,800

Median Renti

$1,696

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%2,348

Renter-Occupied

28.6%939

Total Units

3,388

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%38

$50K–$100K

0.3%8

$100K–$150K

6.7%158

$150K–$200K

24.9%584

$200K–$300K

48.9%1,147

$300K–$500K

15.3%359

$500K–$1M

0.3%7

$1M+

2%47

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

207

$1,500–$2,000

402

$2,000+

205

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%21

2000–2009

8%270

1990–1999

3.7%125

1980–1989

10.7%364

1970–1979

18.7%634

1960–1969

4.8%162

1950–1959

13.3%449

1940–1949

9.5%321

1939 or earlier

30.8%1,042

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.1%2,173

Electricity

25.2%829

Fuel Oil

7.5%246

No Fuel

0.9%29

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,574

Mean Household Incomei

$100,130

Per Capita Incomei

$44,628

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

4,594

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%139

$10K–$15K

0.5%15

$15K–$20K

0.5%17

$20K–$25K

3.9%127

$25K–$30K

2.8%91

$30K–$35K

1.9%62

$35K–$40K

4.4%144

$40K–$45K

3.9%129

$45K–$50K

2.8%93

$50K–$60K

4.5%149

$60K–$75K

11%363

$75K–$100K

21%689

$100K–$125K

10.9%359

$125K–$150K

4.7%154

$150K–$200K

13.4%441

$200K+

9.6%315

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$511/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers32 homes96% occupied$511/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,574/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

85%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4566.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

123

Philippines

Korea

United Kingdom

India

Guatemala

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,163

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,297

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

380(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured

Palmyra, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026