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Palmyra, NE


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Palmyra, Nebraska

Palmyra, Nebraska is 16 miles SE of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 45 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Otoe county. The population of the village is 546.

The People and Families of Palmyra

In Palmyra, about 64% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Palmyra.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palmyra had a median family income of $47,083. Palmyra is one of the richer villages in Nebraska. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Palmyra.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Palmyra.

Palmyra Housing

Of the housing in Palmyra, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Palmyra, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Palmyra strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyPalmyra Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyPalmyra People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Palmyra Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Palmyra Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Palmyra Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Palmyra, NE

Comparing Palmyra to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times31
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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