Palmyra, Missouri
Palmyra: City in Marion County, Missouri, United States of America
About
Palmyra is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,595 and a population density of 475 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,578 inhabitants.
The city was created 206 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Palmyra
| Population : | 3,578 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Marion County |
| Postal code : | 63461 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 7.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 640 feet / 195 meters |
| Capital city : | Palmyra is capital of Marion County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1818 (206 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:51:27 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 473 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palmyra is located at 39°47'39"N 91°31'24"W (39.7942100, -91.5232100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Palmyra
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Palmyra decreased by 0.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,595 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,626 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,620 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,626 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,606 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,611 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,612 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,602 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,612 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,599 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,578 | -0.59% | estimation process |
People born in Palmyra (8)
People born in Palmyra, including baseball player Billy Hart, inventor El Dorado Jones, politician Rachel Bringer, .
List
- Edward Lansing (American golfer) he was born in 30/04/1856
- Frederick S. Jones (teacher) he was born in 07/04/1862
- Julia Duncan Brown Asplund (American university librarian) she was born in 06/10/1875
- William Payne Jackson he was born in 09/01/1868
- John Henry Bias (American education administrator) he was born in 11/06/1879
Schools in Palmyra
College & universities near Palmyra, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177542 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal (MO) | 63401 |
| 145309 | Gem City College | Quincy (IL) | 62301 |
| 143303 | Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology | Quincy (IL) | 62305-7005 |
| 433165 | Blessing Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Technology | Quincy (IL) | 62305-7005 |
| 148131 | Quincy University | Quincy (IL) | 62301-2699 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Palmyra, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Palmyra
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Post Office | Palmyra (MO) | 63461 |
| Taylor Post Office | Taylor (MO) | 63471 |
| Hannibal Post Office | Hannibal (MO) | 63401 |
| Orville H Browning Post Office | Quincy (IL) | 62301 |
| Maywood Post Office | Maywood (MO) | 63454 |
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- 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 , 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 , Maine town in Maine with a population of 1,979 people.
- Palmyra , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 1,433 people.
- Palmyra , Wisconsin civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,219 people.
- Palmyra , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 654 people.
- Palmyra , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 575 people.
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hannibal | 17,246 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Taylor | 166 | Unincorporated community in Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Palmyra distances to largest Missouri cities
