Village · Wisconsin
Palmyra, Wisconsin
Palmyra, village, in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Palmyra had 1,720 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,719 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,195 (±329). GEOID 5561025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,720
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,719 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,195 ±329
Median household income
$86,058
±$15,637 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$213,100
±$10,259 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$775
±$15 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Palmyra and what county is it in?
Palmyra is a village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 750 residents per square mile in 2020.
Palmyra is in the Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI micropolitan statistical area (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 1,720 people lived in Palmyra on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,719 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,195 (±329).
| Measure | Palmyra | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,195 ±329 | 86,003 | +434 |
| Households | 843 ±139 | 34,873 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.27 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 890 ±140 | 36,890 | no clear change |
Palmyra's population since 2000
From 1,766 in 2000 to 1,720 in 2025: down 2.6%. 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 36.2 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 11.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.2%.
| Measure | Palmyra | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±2.4 | 41.5 | −6.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±5.6 pts | 19.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.4% ±3.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±5.9 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.2% ±7.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.1% ±7.8 pts | 87.0% | −10.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±2.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.4% ±4.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4% ±4.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±3.9 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2% ±3.7 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.0% ±5.3 pts | 28.5% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±2.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.6% ±5.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 843 households earn less than $86,058 a year (±$15,637), against $83,750 in Jefferson County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,520 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $21,538 after inflation. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Palmyra | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,058 ±$15,637 | $83,750 | +$21,538 |
| Mean household income | $90,121 ±$9,775 | $100,082 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,813 ±$3,165 | $41,881 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4% ±5.7 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.9% ±6.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.5% ±8.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±2.1 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2% ±3.4 pts | 90.6% | – |
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 69.9% of Palmyra's occupied homes and renters 30.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $213,100 by its owner (±$10,259). The median renter pays $775 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Palmyra | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $213,100 ±$10,259 | $274,100 | +$21,112 |
| Median gross rent | $775 ±$15 | $1,035 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0% ±24.0 pts | 30.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,567 ±$81 | $1,730 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.9% ±10.5 pts | 73.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.1% ±10.5 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Housing units | 890 ±140 | 36,890 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±5.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.0% ±9.8 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.3% ±7.4 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±8.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
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 2 new housing units in Palmyra in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
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?
78.0% of Palmyra's workers drive alone and 2.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes.
| Measure | Palmyra | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6% ±6.5 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±3.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0% ±11.3 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±3.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 11.8% ±12.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.5% ±1.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 min ±2.7 | 24.8 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Palmyra; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1016Jefferson County | 8,625 | $83,233 |
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 Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Palmyra is the 8,247th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 283rd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Palmyra ranks 462nd of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 283rd | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 649th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 287th | 914 |
| Median household income | 462nd | 914 |
| Per capita income | 700th | 911 |
| Median home value | 694th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 725th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 191st | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 661st | 914 |
| Median age | 836th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 687th | 914 |
| Work from home | 824th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 147th | 914 |
Palmyra's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, 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?
17 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.