Palmyra borough, New Jersey
Palmyra borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Palmyra borough is a geographic entity located in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,664. The land area covers 1.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,664 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,287 | ±183 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,388 | ±208 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,287 | ±183 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 101 | ±86 |
| Median Home Value | $234,800 | ±$13,136 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,696 | ±$98 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,574 | ±$6,925 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,628 | ±$3,119 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 763 | ±243 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,297 | ±254 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 7,587 (2024)
ID: 170142
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
20 W BROAD ST, PALMYRA NJ 08065-1697
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GUS Population: 475,515 (2024)
ID: 130806
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR PURCHASING ASSISTANT
49 RANCOCAS RD, MOUNT HOLLY NJ 08060-1384
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Palmyra | PK | Palmyra, NJ | |
| Regular School Palmyra | 07-08 | Palmyra, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sharon Hill, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
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College | 3.7 mi away | 9191 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19136 |
215335080040500
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RIVERTON - PALMYRA BRANCH
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 306 MAIN STREET, RIVERTON, NJ, 08077 |
(856) 829-2476
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Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
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College Vocational | 3.8 mi away | 8040 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19152 |
2153314600
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TACONY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 6742 TORRESDALE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19135 |
(215) 685-8755
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Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill
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College Vocational | 4.4 mi away | 2100 State Highway #38 Plaza Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002 |
8009204593
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CINNAMINSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 1619 RIVERTON ROAD, CINNAMINSON, NJ, 08077 |
(609) 829-9340
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American Institute-Cherry Hill
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College | 4.5 mi away | 2201 Route 38 8th Floor, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002-4309 |
8564445600
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HOLMESBURG BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 7810 FRANKFORD AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19136 |
(215) 685-8756
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Holy Family University
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College | 4.8 mi away | 9801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19114-2009 |
2156377700
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BUSHROD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 6304 CASTOR AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19149 |
(215) 685-1471
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PENNSAUKEN 1N, NJ US, located 2.7 miles from Palmyra borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.2° | 25.1° | 32.6° | 3.46" | — |
| February | 43.1° | 26.1° | 34.6° | 2.62" | — |
| March | 51.5° | 33.0° | 42.2° | 4.39" | — |
| April | 63.5° | 42.5° | 53.0° | 3.94" | — |
| May | 72.8° | 52.4° | 62.6° | 3.88" | — |
| June | 81.8° | 62.3° | 72.0° | 4.56" | — |
| July | 86.8° | 68.0° | 77.4° | 5.04" | — |
| August | 84.6° | 65.9° | 75.2° | 4.07" | — |
| September | 77.9° | 58.8° | 68.3° | 4.32" | — |
| October | 65.8° | 46.5° | 56.2° | 4.07" | — |
| November | 54.7° | 36.5° | 45.6° | 3.29" | — |
| December | 45.2° | 29.9° | 37.5° | 4.49" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Riverton borough | Borough | 1.3 mi | — |
| Merchantville borough | Borough | 3.7 mi | — |
| Cherry Hill Mall CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Golden Triangle CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Moorestown-Lenola CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400555800. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.