Borough · New Jersey
Palmyra, New Jersey
Palmyra, borough, in Burlington County, New Jersey. Palmyra had 7,664 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,438 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,485 (±47). GEOID 3455800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,664
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,438 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,485 ±47
Median household income
$89,574
±$6,925 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$234,800
±$13,136 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,696
±$98 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Palmyra and what county is it in?
Palmyra is a borough in Burlington County, New Jersey. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 4,023 residents per square mile in 2020.
Palmyra is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Palmyra, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,664 people lived in Palmyra on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 7,438 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,485 (±47).
| Measure | Palmyra | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,485 ±47 | 467,805 | +296 |
| Households | 3,287 ±183 | 177,222 | +462 |
| Average household size | 2.28 ±0.13 | 2.58 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 3,388 ±208 | 186,315 | no clear change |
Palmyra's population since 2000
From 7,091 in 2000 to 7,664 in 2025: up 8.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Palmyra as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Palmyra?
The median resident of Palmyra is 44.1 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.5%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Palmyra | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 ±3.5 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.0% ±2.4 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±2.2 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±3.0 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.5% ±6.1 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.7% ±6.9 pts | 62.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.5% ±3.3 pts | 15.8% | −7.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±3.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1% ±2.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.2% ±5.8 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6% ±3.4 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±3.2 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±2.1 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.4% ±4.0 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5% ±2.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±4.0 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±1.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Palmyra earn?
Half of Palmyra's 3,287 households earn less than $89,574 a year (±$6,925), against $108,111 in Burlington County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $89,321 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Palmyra | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,574 ±$6,925 | $108,111 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,130 ±$6,960 | $138,694 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,628 ±$3,119 | $53,829 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±3.2 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.2% ±6.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.9% ±2.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.5 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±2.2 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Palmyra?
Owners occupy 71.4% of Palmyra's occupied homes and renters 28.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $234,800 by its owner (±$13,136). The median renter pays $1,696 a month including utilities, and 48.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Palmyra | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $234,800 ±$13,136 | $354,000 | +$19,182 |
| Median gross rent | $1,696 ±$98 | $1,745 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.8% ±13.0 pts | 42.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,923 ±$77 | $2,408 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.4% ±4.8 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.6% ±4.8 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,388 ±208 | 186,315 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.3% ±5.3 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.8% ±3.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±2.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Palmyra building?
Builders took permits for 102 new housing units in Palmyra in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 13.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Palmyra work and get to work?
68.4% of Palmyra's workers drive alone and 16.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Palmyra | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.2% ±3.5 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.4% ±5.7 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±2.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.6% ±2.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.6% ±5.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min ±1.8 | 29.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Palmyra?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Palmyra (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,219 (Tract 7001.04) to $98,086 (Tract 7001.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7001.03Burlington County | 2,947 | $90,517 |
| Tract 7001.02Burlington County | 2,389 | $98,086 |
| Tract 7001.04Burlington County | 2,149 | $80,219 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Palmyra) · Census block assignment files
How does Palmyra compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Palmyra is the 3,847th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 149th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Palmyra ranks 585th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 149th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 173rd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 199th | 787 |
| Median household income | 585th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 582nd | 785 |
| Median home value | 710th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 425th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 129th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 551st | 780 |
| Median age | 313th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 511th | 777 |
| Work from home | 371st | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 672nd | 787 |
Palmyra's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Palmyra with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Palmyra?
11 of the 57 figures for Palmyra on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Palmyra are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Palmyra.