Palmyra, Maine
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Population change since 2000: +1.7%
Males: 977 | |
Females: 1,009 |
Median resident age: | 43.9 years |
Maine median age: | 43.0 years |
Zip codes: 04965.
Palmyra: | $49,560 |
ME: | $64,767 |
Estimated per capita income in 2021: $26,007 (it was $13,717 in 2000)
Palmyra town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $135,064 (it was $61,300 in 2000)
Palmyra: | $135,064 |
ME: | $252,100 |
Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $159,796; detached houses: $171,943; townhouses or other attached units: $153,784; in 2-unit structures: $119,091; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $388,133; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $238,583; mobile homes: $79,282; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $646,801
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Palmyra, ME
- 1,93697.5%White alone
- 261.3%Two or more races
- 120.6%American Indian alone
- 40.2%Black alone
- 40.2%Asian alone
- 40.2%Hispanic
Races in Palmyra detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Palmyra, Maine as of October 04, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Palmyra is 331 to 1.

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Latest news from Palmyra, ME collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations
Ancestries: English (22.1%), United States (13.9%), Irish (13.9%), French (10.3%), French Canadian (5.2%), German (4.8%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 06/20/1807
Elevation: 310 feet
Land area: 40.2 square miles.
Population density: 49 people per square mile (very low).

26 residents are foreign born
This town: | 1.3% |
Maine: | 2.9% |
Palmyra town: | 0.9% ($551) |
Maine: | 1.5% ($1,417) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (93.1 miles
, pop. 64,249).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (194.7 miles
, pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (358.6 miles
, pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Latitude: 44.85 N, Longitude: 69.37 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $259,200
- 2020: 14 buildings, average cost: $248,200
- 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $333,300
- 2018: 10 buildings, average cost: $90,000
- 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $20,000
- 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $87,500
- 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $68,000
- 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,500
- 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $193,300
- 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $212,500
- 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $41,700
- 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $165,900
- 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $86,500
- 2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $181,200
- 2007: 12 buildings, average cost: $181,200
- 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $171,000
- 2005: 13 buildings, average cost: $150,200
- 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $62,700
- 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $61,400
- 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $55,000
- 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $121,400
- 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $118,000
- 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $109,200
- 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $101,700
- 1997: 11 buildings, average cost: $70,500
Here: | 8.6% |
Maine: | 3.0% |


- Educational services (11.7%)
- Leather & allied products (9.8%)
- Construction (8.5%)
- Health care (5.9%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.7%)

- Construction (14.5%)
- Leather & allied products (9.9%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
- Educational services (6.9%)
- Truck transportation (5.7%)
- Wood products (4.8%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.0%)

- Educational services (16.9%)
- Health care (11.5%)
- Leather & allied products (9.7%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (6.0%)
- Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
- Computer & electronic products (4.4%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)

- Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
- Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.2%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)

- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.5%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)

- Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.7%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
- Cashiers (3.9%)
Average climate in Palmyra, Maine
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Earthquake activity:
Palmyra-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 214.2 miles away from Palmyra center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 107.4 miles away from Palmyra center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 215.4 miles away from Palmyra center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 253.4 miles away from Palmyra center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 144.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 26.4 miles away from Palmyra center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Somerset County (24) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 7
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 13, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Palmyra:
- SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 4 miles away; PITTSFIELD, ME)
- PITTSFIELD REHAB AND NURSING (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; PITTSFIELD, ME)
- BIRCH GROVE REHAB AND LIVING CTR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; PITTSFIELD, ME)
- SQUARE ROAD GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 5 miles away; SAINT ALBANS, ME)
- SANFIELD REHAB AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; HARTLAND, ME)
- DEXTER HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DEXTER, ME)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Palmyra:
- Husson University (about 29 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
- University of Maine (about 35 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
- University of Maine at Farmington (about 41 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
- University of Maine at Augusta (about 42 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 90 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
- Southern Maine Community College (about 94 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
- University of Southern Maine (about 94 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Palmyra Golf and Recreational Vehicle Resort (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Church in Palmyra: Saint Martins Episcopal Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Pooler Cemetery (1), Village Cemetery (2), Pine Grove Cemetery (3), Warren Hill Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Hicks Pond (A), Whites Pond (B), Robbers Bog (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hanson Brook (A), Smith Brook (B), Madawaska Brook (C), Fogg Brook (D), Johonnett Brook (E), Meadow Brook (F), Pratt Brook (G), Indian Stream (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in Palmyra: Madawaska Bog Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Birthplace of: James Springer White - President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Palmyra and their reported violations in the past:
PALMYRA COMMUNITY CENTER (Population served: 150, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:PALMYRA RV RESORT #2 (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
- Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-12-2012), St Public Notif requested (JAN-12-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-07-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-09-2012)
- 5 routine major monitoring violations
- One regular monitoring violation
Past monitoring violations:PALMYRA GOLF COURSE (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
- One routine major monitoring violation
- One regular monitoring violation
Past monitoring violations:PALMYRA RV RESORT (Population served: 55, Groundwater):
- 3 routine major monitoring violations
- One regular monitoring violation
Past health violations:Past monitoring violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-21-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-21-2011), St Public Notif received (JUL-05-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-12-2011)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-25-2011), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-25-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-09-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-12-2011)
- 2 routine major monitoring violations
- One regular monitoring violation
This town: | 2.5 people |
Maine: | 2.3 people |
This town: | 68.2% |
Whole state: | 62.9% |
This town: | 9.5% |
Whole state: | 9.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
This town: | 16.6% |
Whole state: | 10.9% |
This town: | 5.9% |
Whole state: | 4.1% |
3 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
For population 15 years and over in Palmyra:
- Never married: 19.4%
- Now married: 58.6%
- Separated: 1.6%
- Widowed: 8.0%
- Divorced: 12.3%
For population 25 years and over in Palmyra:
- High school or higher: 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
- Unemployed: 7.3%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Here: | 10.0 |
Maine average: | 11.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Palmyra, ME (based on Somerset County data)
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
---|---|---|
Catholic | 3,694 | 7 |
Mainline Protestant | 3,094 | 28 |
Evangelical Protestant | 2,552 | 32 |
Other | 501 | 3 |
None | 42,387 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
This county: | 2.52 / 10,000 pop. |
Maine: | 2.80 / 10,000 pop. |
Somerset County: | 0.19 / 10,000 pop. |
Maine: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 2.71 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
Somerset County: | 9.31 / 10,000 pop. |
Maine: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Here: | 8.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Maine: | 11.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Somerset County: | 10.2% |
Maine: | 8.2% |
Here: | 31.7% |
State: | 25.0% |
Businesses in Palmyra, ME
- Burger King: 1
- Dunkin Donuts: 2
- Walmart: 1
Strongest AM radio stations in Palmyra:
- WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
- WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WTVL (1490 AM; 1 kW; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Palmyra:
- WJCX (99.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, ME; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
- WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
- WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
- WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
- WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
- WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WBZN (107.3 FM; OLD TOWN, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WEBB (98.5 FM; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WDME-FM (103.1 FM; DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
TV broadcast stations around Palmyra:
- WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
- W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- Palmyra, Maine
- Fatal accident count35
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents46
- Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:11
- Fatalities35
- Persons involved in fatal accidents83
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
- Maine average
- Fatal accident count3265
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents4746
- Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1123
- Fatalities3605
- Persons involved in fatal accidents7743
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents349
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 5Number of bridges
- 56ft / 16.8mTotal length
- 17,417Total average daily traffic
- 869Total average daily truck traffic
- 24,781Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Palmyra)FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
2- PALMYRA, 1490 Main St. Route 2 (Lat: 44.842361 Lon: -69.303389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WPWJ285,
Assigned Frequencies: 10617.5 MHz, Grant Date: 11/20/2012, Expiration Date: 11/26/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/16/2014, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email: - Palmyra, 74 Dogtown Road (Lat: 44.804111 Lon: -69.358778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.9 m, Overall height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WREM767,
Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/06/2019, Expiration Date: 11/06/2029, Certifier: Jim Mckenna, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:
FCC Registered Paging Towers:
1- Badgerboro Rd Approx 3/4 Mi N Of Rt 2 (Lat: 44.855611 Lon: -69.319472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: KRS712,
Assigned Frequencies: 152.240 MHz, 35.5000 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Certifier: Jeff Chalmers, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Palmyra)FAA Registered Aircraft:
4- Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 45375, N45375, N-45375, Serial Number: 15076885, Year manufactured: 1975, Certificate Issue Date: 02/28/2002
Registrant (Individual): Reimond W Grignon, 70 Main St, Palmyra, ME 04965 - Aircraft: CESSNA 180K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 114 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
N-Number: 63166, N63166, N-63166, Serial Number: 18052834, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 12/26/2001
Registrant (LLC): Chucks Aircraft LLC, 434 Libby Hill Rd, Palmyra, ME 04965 - Aircraft: BEECH E18S-9700 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 712JS, N712JS, N-712JS, Serial Number: BA-453, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 09/18/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 03/06/2002
Registrant (LLC): Chucks Classic Aircraft LLC, 434 Libby Hill Rd, Palmyra, ME 04965 - Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 5401Q, N5401Q, N-5401Q, Serial Number: 15073301, Year manufactured: 1972, Certificate Issue Date: 02/23/2012
Registrant (Individual): Robert D Johnston, 48 Cool Rd, Palmyra, ME 04965
Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/05/2018
- 82.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 12.2%Wood
- 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 1.7%Electricity
- 0.3%Utility gas
- 77.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 11.5%Wood
- 5.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 3.5%Electricity
- 1.8%Other fuel
Palmyra compared to Maine state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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