Palmyra, NY is a small town located in Wayne County. It has a population of 7,434 people and a population density of 222.85 people per square mile. Palmyra is home to a variety of businesses such as the Palmyra Village Market, Pal-Mac Pharmacy, Brewery Pub & Eatery, and Mickey Mart. With its close proximity to many rivers and lakes there are plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, skiing, hiking and camping. There are also many local sporting events like the Pal-Mac Soccer Tournaments that take place every summer for youths ages 4 through 15. The town is part of the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council which helps promote the protection and sustainability of natural resources in the area.
The population in Palmyra is 7,434. There are 222 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Palmyra is 43.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Palmyra is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Palmyra
- 52.4% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 24.8% are married with children
- 21.8% have children, but are single
Race in Palmyra
- 93.3% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 4.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander