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Palmyra, Indiana is 21 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Harrison county. The town is part of the Louisville metro area. The population of Palmyra is 633.
In Palmyra, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Palmyra had a median family income of $42,083.
Among Palmyra political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $525. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Palmyra, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.
In Palmyra, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Palmyra to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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