What is the population of Palmyra, Nebraska?

Palmyra has a population of approximately 589 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Palmyra, Nebraska located?

Palmyra is located in Nebraska, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.7057°, -96.3921°.

What is the median household income in Palmyra?

The median household income in Palmyra is approximately $85,139 based on the most recent open data.

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Palmyra

Total population

589

Median home value

$164,500

12.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$85,139

Palmyra$85k

National$74k

Elevation353 m

Land area0.88 km²

Weather56°F · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Coordinates40.71°, -96.39°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

353 m

Area

0.88 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Palmyra is a village in northwest Otoe County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 534 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Palmyra was platted in 1870. Its name commemorates the ancient city of Palmyra.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

30.7

Median home value

$164,500

Housing units

251

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

4.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

86.2%

Black

Asian

0.8%

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.7057

Longitude

-96.3921

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

56°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Tonight

41°F

Partly Cloudy

Friday

52°F

Partly Sunny

Friday Night

31°F

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost

Saturday

60°F

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Saturday Night

41°F

Clear

Forecast for Palmyra, NE from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.5%

Diabetes

8.4%

Adult obesity

38.6%

Binge drinking

23.3%

Adult smoking

12.4%

No leisure activity

22.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

50,395

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
1,870
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,852
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,791
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,385
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
1,321
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,270
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,181
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
1,151

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL AT PALMYRA
High · PALMYRA · 163 students · 8.2:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

Largest magnitude

3.6

Largest event

2009-12-17

Most recent

M 2.9 — 2014-01-06
5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska
M 3.3 — 2010-11-18
4 km E of Octavia, Nebraska
M 3.6 — 2009-12-17
2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska
M 3.5 — 2004-07-16
6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Dale Young

American politician

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Nebraska

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)

4.31

Annual solar (kWh/m²)

1,571

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)

194

Avg daily Wikipedia views

Attention level

Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Palmyra

50 Years Later

Mary Neal Schutz · 2021

Physiographic types

United States Geological Survey · 1898

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Narrow-headed Marsh Fly

Helophilus fasciatus

Seen 2026-09-26

Differential Grasshopper

Melanoplus differentialis

Seen 2026-09-26

Carolina Mantis

Stagmomantis carolina

Phenacobius mirabilis

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Gallery

Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikidata
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
• iNaturalist
• CDC PLACES
• Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
• Wikipedia Pageviews API
• Open Library