Palmyra, Maine
Palmyra: town in Maine.
About
Palmyra is a town located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,986 and a population density of 48 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,979 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Palmyra
| Population | 1,979 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Postal code | 04965 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 41.44 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.8465,-69.3587 |
| Altitude | 262 feet / 80 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:38:11 (13th October 2026) |
| Density | 48 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Palmyra is located at 44°50'47"N 69°21'31"W (44.8464500, -69.3586600).
Palmyra map
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Weather
Rain after 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quar...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Palmyra decreased by 0.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,986 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,983 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,981 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,981 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,965 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,947 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,949 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,948 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,958 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,975 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,979 | 0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Palmyra (2)
People born in Palmyra, including Seventh-day Adventist Church co-founder James White, politician and attorney Joshua Tardy, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Palmyra, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161572 | Unity College | Unity (ME) | 04988 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Palmyra, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| ORO | Orono (University of Maine), Maine | Squapan Rd and Gym Dr | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Palmyra.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Post Office | Palmyra (ME) | 04965 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Palmyra, Pennsylvania borough in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 7,528 people.
- Palmyra, New Jersey borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America. with a population of 7,135 people.
- Palmyra, New York town in Wayne County, New York, United States of America. with a population of 4,134 people.
- Palmyra, Missouri city in Marion County, Missouri, United States of America. with a population of 3,578 people.
- Palmyra, Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio. with a population of 2,908 people.
- Palmyra, Michigan civil township of Lenawee County of Michigan, USA. with a population of 1,980 people.
- Palmyra, Indiana town in Indiana, United States. with a population of 1,433 people.
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , ME.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan | 8,238 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Fairfield | 6,552 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Pittsfield | 4,003 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Anson | 2,397 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Palmyra distances to largest Maine cities