 |
|
|
|
Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Palmyra, Illinois is 31 miles SW of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 57 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Macoupin county. The population of the village is 733.
In Palmyra, about 58% of adults are married.
Seniors are common in Palmyra.
In 2000, Palmyra had a median family income of $36,250.
Of the housing in Palmyra, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Palmyra are low by Illinois standards.
In Palmyra, 94% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the village makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Comparing Palmyra to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | |  |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Are you an official in the Palmyra government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Palmyra. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
