Palmyra, IN

City

Demographics of Palmyra

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.1%

Households with Children

29.6%

School Enrollment K-12

189

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.6%
School Age (5-17): 24.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.7%
Working Age (35-54): 20.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.7%
Seniors (65+): 17.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.9%
High School / GED: 37.0%
Some College or Associate's: 35.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.7%
Single Parents: 10.9%
Couples & Adults: 27.6%
Living Alone: 42.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.4%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 28.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 71.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 100.0%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 7.3%
Elementary (1-4): 7.4%
Middle School (5-8): 7.3%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 70.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Palmyra

Neighborhood

Harrison, IN

Hancock Chapel / Depauw

Martinsburg / Shorts Corner

Old Pekin / Daisy Hill

Byrneville / New Salisbury

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources