Palmyra, VA Demographics

A map of Palmyra's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	104	104	60.8%	81.9%
Hispanic	67	0	39.2%	0.0%
Black	0	11	0.0%	8.7%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.6%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	2.4%
Multiracial	0	7	0.0%	5.5%

Palmyra, Virginia has an estimated population of 171, a dramatic increase from the 127 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.8% White, 39.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 Virginia 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 31.8% in 2020 and 47.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palmyra is ranked the 588th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 628th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palmyra's White Population

104 residents of Palmyra, or 60.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palmyra is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Palmyra ranks 253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 81.9% to 60.8%.

Palmyra is more White than neighboring Columbia (0% White). Palmyra is less White than neighboring Lake Monticello (78.1% White), Rivanna (85.7% White), Keswick (99.3% White), and Scottsville (73.1% 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 significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Palmyra ranks 311th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 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 8.7% to 0.0%.

Palmyra is less Black than neighboring Lake Monticello (6.9% Black), Rivanna (3.5% Black), Keswick (0.7% Black), and Scottsville (24.9% Black).

Palmyra's Asian Population

0 residents of Palmyra, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palmyra is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Palmyra ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Palmyra is less Asian than neighboring Lake Monticello (0.4% Asian), Rivanna (2.9% Asian), and Scottsville (0.6% Asian).

Palmyra's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Palmyra, or 39.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palmyra is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Palmyra ranks 659th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 67. Hispanic residents' share of Palmyra's population has increased from 0.0% to 39.2%.

Palmyra is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Monticello (7% Hispanic), Columbia (0% Hispanic), Rivanna (2.3% Hispanic), Keswick (0% Hispanic), and Scottsville (0% Hispanic).

Palmyra's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Palmyra, or 0.0% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Palmyra ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Palmyra is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Monticello (0.8% Native American/Other), and Rivanna (0.7% Native American/Other).

Palmyra's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Palmyra, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palmyra is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Palmyra ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palmyra's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Palmyra's population has decreased from 5.5% to 0.0%.

Palmyra is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Monticello (6.8% Multiracial), Rivanna (4.8% Multiracial), and Scottsville (1.4% 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.