Palmyra: Demographics & People
About 171 people live in Palmyra, in 35 households. Population grew 584.0% from 25 (2022) to 171 (2024). Median age 12.6 years. (30.9y younger than Fluvanna County; 25.2y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 58% of the population. Population is 61% White (non-Hispanic) and 39% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 100% of households are family-led. County is gaining 247 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 4.9 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 0% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
Population & Trend
Population grew 584.0% from 25 (2022) to 171 (2024) — about 973.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,627 (extrapolated at 292.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 15,186.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 27,249 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 584.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 25 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 171 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 171 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 15,186 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 12.6y is 26.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 58% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 12.6 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 58.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 171 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 100 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 71.0× |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 58.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 41.5% |
| Population under 18 | 100 |
| Median age | 12.6 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 171 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 25 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 39.2% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 60.8% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 19.9% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Residents born in this state | 78 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 59 |
| Share born in this state | 45.6% |
| Share born in another state | 54.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 34.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 19.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 844 |
Households & Family Composition
35 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 100% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 10 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Total families | 10 |
|---|---|
| Average household size | 2.50 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 614 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 263 |
| Family households | 35 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 100.0% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 35 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 247 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 27,406 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 27,159 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 247 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51065 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 065 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Fluvanna |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 11.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 8.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51065 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Fluvanna County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 500 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51065 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Fluvanna County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 75.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 65.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 51.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 27,270 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 6.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 6 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 58.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 171, booming, young community, high crime |
| Town Summary · Population | 171 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Fluvanna County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade