Palmyra, Nebraska facts for kids
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Palmyra, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Palmyra.
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Location of Palmyra, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 534 |
| • Density | 1,570.59/sq mi (605.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68418
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-38190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399615 |
Palmyra is a small village located in the northwest part of Otoe County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 534 people lived there. It's a quiet place where people enjoy village life.
History of Palmyra
Palmyra was officially planned and marked out in 1870. Its name comes from the ancient city of Palmyra, a famous historical place.
Geography of Palmyra
Palmyra is a small village that covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 239 | — | |
| 1900 | 301 | — | |
| 1910 | 334 | 11.0% | |
| 1920 | 317 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 344 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 401 | 16.6% | |
| 1950 | 372 | −7.2% | |
| 1960 | 377 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 386 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 512 | 32.6% | |
| 1990 | 545 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 546 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 545 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 534 | −2.0% | |
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Palmyra's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 545 people lived in Palmyra. These people lived in 207 different homes, and 146 of these were families.
Most of the people in Palmyra were White, making up 96.0% of the population. A smaller number were African American (1.7%) or Asian (0.6%). About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was about 36.4 years old. About 27.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 12.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even number of males and females, with 51.0% being male and 49.0% being female.
