Palmyra, PA Demographics

A map of Palmyra's Population by Race

Palmyra, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 7,755, a less than 1% change from the 7,830 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 1.3% Black, and 0.1% 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 Pennsylvania 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 28.0% in 2020 and 35.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palmyra is ranked the 146th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palmyra's White Population

6,115 residents of Palmyra, or 78.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palmyra is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Palmyra ranks 1411th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 84.5% to 78.9%.

Palmyra is more White than neighboring Palmdale (63% White), Hershey (67% White), and Union Deposit (78.1% White). Palmyra is less White than neighboring Campbelltown (80.4% White), and Annville (88.2% White).

Palmyra's Black Population

100 residents of Palmyra, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palmyra is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Palmyra ranks 657th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.9%. Black residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.3%.

Palmyra is more Black than neighboring Palmdale (0% Black), Union Deposit (0% Black), and Annville (1.2% Black). Palmyra is less Black than neighboring Campbelltown (3.6% Black), and Hershey (5.7% Black).

Palmyra's Asian Population

153 residents of Palmyra, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palmyra is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Palmyra ranks 209th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Asian residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.0%.

Palmyra is more Asian than neighboring Union Deposit (0% Asian), and Annville (0.8% Asian). Palmyra is less Asian than neighboring Palmdale (25.8% Asian), Campbelltown (5.4% Asian), and Hershey (8.5% Asian).

Palmyra's Hispanic Population

1,077 residents of Palmyra, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palmyra is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Palmyra ranks 330th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 110.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 6.5% to 13.9%.

Palmyra is more Hispanic than neighboring Palmdale (9.7% Hispanic), Campbelltown (6.7% Hispanic), Hershey (12.9% Hispanic), and Annville (8% Hispanic). Palmyra is less Hispanic than neighboring Union Deposit (21.9% Hispanic).

Palmyra's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Palmyra, or 0.1% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Palmyra ranks 486th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Palmyra is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palmdale (0% Native American/Other), and Union Deposit (0% Native American/Other). Palmyra is less Native American/Other than neighboring Campbelltown (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hershey (2.4% Native American/Other).

Palmyra's Multiracial Population

301 residents of Palmyra, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palmyra is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Palmyra ranks 888th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 3.4% to 3.9%.

Palmyra is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmdale (1.4% Multiracial), Campbelltown (3.3% Multiracial), Hershey (3.4% Multiracial), Union Deposit (0% Multiracial), and Annville (1.6% 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.