Palmyra, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 301, Palmyra's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Palmyra is a small community located in Utah, within Utah County. The total population is 301. It ranks as the 268th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Palmyra is 57.2 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. Only 6.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Palmyra is $97,188. This is 2% higher than the state median of $95,166. It is also 20% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Palmyra. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 136% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $687,500. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Palmyra has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 15.9%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Palmyra, Utah is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.