Palmyra, NJ Demographics

A map of Palmyra's Population by Race

Palmyra, New Jersey had a population of 7,438 in 2020. It was 68.3% White, 13.4% Black, 2.2% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palmyra, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Palmyra is the 217th most populous. 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's White Population

5,079 residents of Palmyra identify as White, or 68.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Palmyra larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Palmyra is ranked #436 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more White than neighboring Merchantville (62.2% White), Cherry Hill Mall (60.9% White), and Golden Triangle (58.8% White). Palmyra is less White than neighboring Riverton (85.7% White), and Moorestown-Lenola (77.6% White).

Palmyra's Black Population

994 residents of Palmyra identify as Black, or 13.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palmyra roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Palmyra is ranked #85 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more Black than neighboring Riverton (3.3% Black), Merchantville (11% Black), Cherry Hill Mall (9.1% Black), Golden Triangle (10.4% Black), and Moorestown-Lenola (7.1% Black).

Palmyra's Asian Population

166 residents of Palmyra identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palmyra slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Palmyra is ranked #421 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more Asian than neighboring Riverton (0.9% Asian). Palmyra is less Asian than neighboring Merchantville (3.1% Asian), Cherry Hill Mall (14.2% Asian), Golden Triangle (13.2% Asian), and Moorestown-Lenola (4.5% Asian).

Palmyra's Hispanic Population

710 residents of Palmyra identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palmyra less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Palmyra is ranked #342 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverton (5% Hispanic), and Moorestown-Lenola (5.7% Hispanic). Palmyra is less Hispanic than neighboring Merchantville (19% Hispanic), Cherry Hill Mall (11.3% Hispanic), and Golden Triangle (13.2% Hispanic).

Palmyra's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Palmyra identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palmyra roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Palmyra is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverton (0.7% Native American/Other), Merchantville (0.6% Native American/Other), Golden Triangle (0.5% Native American/Other), and Moorestown-Lenola (0.6% Native American/Other).

Palmyra's Multiracial Population

427 residents of Palmyra identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palmyra roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Palmyra is ranked #38 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverton (4.3% Multiracial), Merchantville (4% Multiracial), Cherry Hill Mall (3.7% Multiracial), Golden Triangle (3.9% Multiracial), and Moorestown-Lenola (4.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.