Palmyra Town, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 633 people, 238 households, and 170 families living in the town. The population density was 682.5 people per square mile (263.51/kmē), it is Indiana's 77th least densely populated town. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 272 per square mile (105.02/kmē). The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12. In the town the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males. The median age is 34.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Palmyra Town was 34.7 and 35.5 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 623 White, Black or African American, American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 9 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $36964, making it the 291st highest town by median household income in Indiana. The median income for a family in the town was $42083, it is the 353rd highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The per capita income for the town was $15114, making its Indiana's 145th lowest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $20326, The median income for males was $23036, compared to $17386 for females.
In 2000, 132 pupils and students, of which 50% are male and 50% are female, 20.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.82% nursery or pri school, 9.09% kindergarten, 45.45% elementary school, 27.27% high school and 11.36% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 633 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 696 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 698 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 693 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 695 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 696 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 705 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 709 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 708 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 709 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 713 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| High school | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| College or graduate school | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra town, Indiana | $36964 | $42083 | $15114 |
| Harrison County, Indiana | $43423 | $48542 | $19643 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |