Palmyra, PA Demographics

A map of Palmyra's Population by Race

Palmyra, Pennsylvania had a population of 7,830 in 2020. It was 84.5% White, 1.9% Black, 3.0% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.4% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palmyra is the 144th 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

6,613 residents of Palmyra identify as White, or 84.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Palmyra slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palmyra is ranked #1405 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more White than neighboring Palmdale (72.6% White), and Hershey (71.7% White). Palmyra is less White than neighboring Campbelltown (84.8% White), Union Deposit (87.6% White), and Annville (86.3% White).

Palmyra's Black Population

149 residents of Palmyra identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palmyra slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palmyra is ranked #638 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more Black than neighboring Campbelltown (1.4% Black), and Annville (1.4% Black). Palmyra is less Black than neighboring Palmdale (3.8% Black), and Hershey (5.6% Black).

Palmyra's Asian Population

238 residents of Palmyra identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palmyra roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palmyra is ranked #208 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more Asian than neighboring Union Deposit (2.2% Asian), and Annville (1.8% Asian). Palmyra is less Asian than neighboring Palmdale (6.3% Asian), Campbelltown (6% Asian), and Hershey (7.6% Asian).

Palmyra's Hispanic Population

512 residents of Palmyra identify as Hispanic, or 6.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palmyra roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palmyra is ranked #329 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more Hispanic than neighboring Campbelltown (3.7% Hispanic), and Union Deposit (1.7% Hispanic). Palmyra is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmdale (10.8% Hispanic), Hershey (11.2% Hispanic), and Annville (7.5% Hispanic).

Palmyra's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Palmyra identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palmyra roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palmyra is ranked #459 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palmdale (0.5% Native American/Other), Hershey (0.5% Native American/Other), Union Deposit (0.2% Native American/Other), and Annville (0.3% Native American/Other). Palmyra is less Native American/Other than neighboring Campbelltown (0.7% Native American/Other).

Palmyra's Multiracial Population

269 residents of Palmyra identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palmyra roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Palmyra is ranked #883 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Palmyra is more Multiracial than neighboring Annville (2.7% Multiracial). Palmyra is less Multiracial than neighboring Palmdale (6% Multiracial), Campbelltown (3.5% Multiracial), Hershey (3.5% Multiracial), and Union Deposit (6.5% Multiracial).

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