Palmyra, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 171, 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 Virginia, within Fluvanna County. The total population is 171. It ranks as the 588th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Palmyra is 12.6 years. This is 68% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 58.5% of the population under 18, Palmyra has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

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 survey records no unemployed residents in Palmyra, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Palmyra is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 39.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (39.2% vs 11.0%).

Education

54.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.6%. Notably, 54.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Palmyra, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.