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, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,287

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.8%3,051

Two or More

4.2%138

Black

1.6%51

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%41

Other

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%115

High School Diploma

28.3%600

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%183

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%244

Associate's Degree

13%275

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%315

Master's Degree

10%212

Doctorate

0.6%13

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

25.5%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$129,700

Median Renti

$937

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50%745

Renter-Occupied

50%744

Total Units

1,637

Homeownership

50%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%18

$50K–$100K

24.8%185

$100K–$150K

35.2%262

$150K–$200K

16%119

$200K–$300K

14.9%111

$300K–$500K

5.2%39

$500K–$1M

1.5%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

188

$750–$1,000

233

$1,000–$1,250

119

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

100

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

3.8%63

1990–1999

6.7%109

1980–1989

1.5%24

1970–1979

8.4%137

1960–1969

10.9%178

1950–1959

14.8%242

1940–1949

7.1%116

1939 or earlier

46.9%768

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.7%919

Electricity

31.9%475

Bottled/LP Gas

5%75

Wood

1.3%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,983

Mean Household Incomei

$72,584

Per Capita Incomei

$32,338

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

1,771

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%100

$10K–$15K

8.4%125

$15K–$20K

0.5%8

$20K–$25K

4.1%61

$25K–$30K

3.4%50

$30K–$35K

4.3%64

$35K–$40K

1.7%25

$40K–$45K

2.8%41

$45K–$50K

4.3%64

$50K–$60K

7.4%110

$60K–$75K

11.6%172

$75K–$100K

19.8%295

$100K–$125K

10.9%163

$125K–$150K

7.5%111

$150K–$200K

4.3%64

$200K+

2.4%36

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

121

Residentsi

143

Avg. Tenant Renti

$429/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes93% occupied$503/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 895 homes94% occupied$409/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,983/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

74.8%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

24.4%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

62.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.9% of subsidized households are minority

58.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64.2% 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

300.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,645

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,759

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

100(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured