Palmyra, IN Demographics

A map of Palmyra's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,183	852	97.4%	94.9%
Multiracial	21	26	1.7%	2.9%
Hispanic	5	12	0.4%	1.3%
Asian	3	0	0.2%	0.0%
Native American/Other	3	3	0.2%	0.3%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.6%

Palmyra, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,215, a dramatic increase from the 898 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palmyra, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palmyra has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Palmyra, that probability was 9.9% in 2020 and 5.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palmyra is ranked the 311th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Palmyra was ranked the 356th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palmyra's White Population

1,183 residents of Palmyra, or 97.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palmyra is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Palmyra ranks 124th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's White population has grown by an estimated 38.8%. White residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 94.9% to 97.4%.

Palmyra is more White than neighboring Crandall (95.3% White), Greenville (83.6% White), and New Pekin (90.2% White). Palmyra is less White than neighboring Fredericksburg (100% White), and New Salisbury (99.4% White).

Palmyra's Black Population

0 residents of Palmyra, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palmyra is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Palmyra ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Palmyra is less Black than neighboring Crandall (3.9% Black), and Greenville (1.9% Black).

Palmyra's Asian Population

3 residents of Palmyra, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palmyra is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Palmyra ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Palmyra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Palmyra is more Asian than neighboring Fredericksburg (0% Asian), New Salisbury (0% Asian), and Crandall (0% Asian). Palmyra is less Asian than neighboring Greenville (3% Asian), and New Pekin (0.6% Asian).

Palmyra's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Palmyra, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palmyra is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Palmyra ranks 559th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.4%.

Palmyra is more Hispanic than neighboring Fredericksburg (0% Hispanic), New Salisbury (0% Hispanic), and Crandall (0% Hispanic). Palmyra is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenville (7% Hispanic), and New Pekin (5.9% Hispanic).

Palmyra's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Palmyra, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palmyra is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Palmyra ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Palmyra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Palmyra is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fredericksburg (0% Native American/Other), New Salisbury (0% Native American/Other), Crandall (0% Native American/Other), Greenville (0% Native American/Other), and New Pekin (0% Native American/Other).

Palmyra's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Palmyra, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palmyra is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Palmyra ranks 458th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.7%.

Palmyra is more Multiracial than neighboring Fredericksburg (0% Multiracial), New Salisbury (0.6% Multiracial), and Crandall (0.9% Multiracial). Palmyra is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenville (4.4% Multiracial), and New Pekin (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.