Palmyra, Pennsylvania
Palmyra: Borough in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
About
Palmyra is a city located in the county of Lebanon in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,320 and a population density of 3,793 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,528 inhabitants.
The city was created 307 years ago in 1716.
Quick Facts about Palmyra
| Population : | 7,528 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lebanon County |
| Area : | 1.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,496 feet / 456 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1717 (307 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:21:17 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 17078 |
| Density : | 3,901 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palmyra is located at 40°18'32"N 76°35'36"W (40.3089800, -76.5933000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Palmyra
Demographics
The population of Palmyra increased by 2.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,320 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,375 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,439 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,454 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,462 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,488 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,498 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,517 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,577 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,549 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,528 | -0.28% | estimation process |
People born in Palmyra (4)
People born in Palmyra, including American-Argentine astronomer John M. Thome, footballer Tom Brandt, ice hockey forward Brendan Woods, .
List
- Les Walters (American football player) he was born in 13/02/1937
Schools in Palmyra
College & universities near Palmyra, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213507 | Lebanon Valley College | Annville (PA) | 17003-1400 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Palmyra, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Palmyra
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Post Office | Palmyra (PA) | 17078 |
Other cities in Lebanon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lebanon County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| South Lebanon | 10,042 | Township in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| North Cornwall | 7,974 | Township in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Annville | 5,058 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Kentucky |
| Cornwall | 4,382 | Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Campbelltown | 3,616 | Census designated place |
| Myerstown | 3,140 | Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| East Hanover | 2,971 | Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Sand Hill | 2,496 | Census designated place |
| Newmanstown | 2,478 | Census designated place |
| Cleona | 2,225 | Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Hamlin | 677 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Lebanon | 671 | Independent country in Western Asia |
| Hebron | 557 | Census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Mount Gretna | 209 | Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Colebrook | 195 | Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Palmyra distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
