Palmyra, NJ Demographics

A map of Palmyra's Population by Race

Palmyra, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,485, a less than 1% change from the 7,438 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 11.5% Black, 7.6% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. 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 New Jersey 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 50.3% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palmyra is ranked the 221st most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 217th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palmyra's White Population

4,694 residents of Palmyra, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palmyra is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Palmyra ranks 436th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 68.3% to 62.7%.

Palmyra is more White than neighboring Merchantville (55.4% White), Cherry Hill Mall (61% White), and Golden Triangle (61.6% White). Palmyra is less White than neighboring Riverton (79.5% White), and Moorestown-Lenola (78.6% White).

Palmyra's Black Population

862 residents of Palmyra, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palmyra is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Palmyra ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Black residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 13.4% to 11.5%.

Palmyra is more Black than neighboring Riverton (4.5% Black), Merchantville (10.2% Black), Golden Triangle (9.2% Black), and Moorestown-Lenola (5% Black). Palmyra is less Black than neighboring Cherry Hill Mall (13.5% Black).

Palmyra's Asian Population

305 residents of Palmyra, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palmyra is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Palmyra ranks 421st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Asian population has grown by an estimated 83.7%. Asian residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.1%.

Palmyra is more Asian than neighboring Riverton (1.7% Asian). Palmyra is less Asian than neighboring Merchantville (4.8% Asian), Cherry Hill Mall (10.8% Asian), Golden Triangle (14.1% Asian), and Moorestown-Lenola (4.2% Asian).

Palmyra's Hispanic Population

1,013 residents of Palmyra, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palmyra is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Palmyra ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 9.5% to 13.5%.

Palmyra is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverton (10% Hispanic), Cherry Hill Mall (10.3% Hispanic), Golden Triangle (10.8% Hispanic), and Moorestown-Lenola (6.7% Hispanic). Palmyra is less Hispanic than neighboring Merchantville (26.1% Hispanic).

Palmyra's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Palmyra, or 0.6% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Palmyra ranks 171st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palmyra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Palmyra is more Native American/Other than neighboring Merchantville (0% Native American/Other), and Cherry Hill Mall (0.4% Native American/Other). Palmyra is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverton (1% Native American/Other), and Moorestown-Lenola (1.9% Native American/Other).

Palmyra's Multiracial Population

568 residents of Palmyra, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palmyra is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Palmyra ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.6%.

Palmyra is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverton (3.3% Multiracial), Merchantville (3.5% Multiracial), Cherry Hill Mall (4% Multiracial), Golden Triangle (3.7% Multiracial), and Moorestown-Lenola (3.7% 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.