Palmyra, MO Demographics

A map of Palmyra's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,994	3,288	82.6%	91.0%
Multiracial	289	130	8.0%	3.6%
Black	184	91	5.1%	2.5%
Hispanic	111	75	3.1%	2.1%
Native American/Other	42	14	1.2%	0.4%
Asian	3	15	0.1%	0.4%

Palmyra, Missouri has an estimated population of 3,623, a less than 1% change from the 3,613 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.6% White, 8.0% Multiracial, 5.1% Black, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 16.9% in 2020 and 30.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palmyra is ranked the 183rd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palmyra's White Population

2,994 residents of Palmyra, or 82.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palmyra is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Palmyra ranks 421st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 91.0% to 82.6%.

Palmyra is more White than neighboring Fall Creek (0% White). Palmyra is less White than neighboring Rensselaer (91.4% White), Hannibal (87.3% White), Quincy (86% White), and Philadelphia (100% White).

Palmyra's Black Population

184 residents of Palmyra, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palmyra is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Palmyra ranks 250th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Black population has grown by an estimated 102.2%. Black residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.1%.

Palmyra is more Black than neighboring Rensselaer (2.9% Black), Quincy (4.2% Black), Philadelphia (0% Black), and Fall Creek (0% Black). Palmyra is less Black than neighboring Hannibal (5.7% Black).

Palmyra's Asian Population

3 residents of Palmyra, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palmyra is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Palmyra ranks 409th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Asian population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Asian residents' share of Palmyra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Palmyra is more Asian than neighboring Rensselaer (0% Asian), Philadelphia (0% Asian), and Fall Creek (0% Asian). Palmyra is less Asian than neighboring Hannibal (1.1% Asian), and Quincy (1% Asian).

Palmyra's Hispanic Population

111 residents of Palmyra, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palmyra is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Palmyra ranks 610th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.1%.

Palmyra is more Hispanic than neighboring Rensselaer (2.1% Hispanic), Hannibal (2.7% Hispanic), Quincy (2.5% Hispanic), Philadelphia (0% Hispanic), and Fall Creek (0% Hispanic).

Palmyra's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Palmyra, or 1.2% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Palmyra ranks 690th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Palmyra is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rensselaer (0% Native American/Other), Hannibal (0.4% Native American/Other), Quincy (0.3% Native American/Other), Philadelphia (0% Native American/Other), and Fall Creek (0% Native American/Other).

Palmyra's Multiracial Population

289 residents of Palmyra, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palmyra is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Palmyra ranks 757th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 122.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 3.6% to 8.0%.

Palmyra is more Multiracial than neighboring Rensselaer (3.7% Multiracial), Hannibal (2.7% Multiracial), Quincy (6% Multiracial), Philadelphia (0% Multiracial), and Fall Creek (0% 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.