Palmyra (town), New York

Palmyra is a town located in Wayne County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,672. The town is named after the ancient city Palmyra in Syria.

The Town of Palmyra is on the south border of the county. The town contains a village also named Palmyra.

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History

The prehistoric "Adena Culture" left mounds in the area.

The Town of Palmyra, originally called the District of Tolland, was created in 1789. During that year was the sole local encounter between natives and white settlers that resulted in deaths. The present name was adapted in 1796, reportedly to impress a new school teacher.

This region is the birthplace of the Mormon religion because founder Joseph Smith had his "First Vision" here in 1820 and received the Golden Plates in 1827. Members of the new religion moved farther west during the 19th Century, but the area is being re-inhabited by many members of this group. They hold the Hill Cumorah Pageant every summer in the town, using the side of a drumlin as their stage.

Geography

The Erie Canal passes across the county, through the Village of Palmyra. The south town line is the border of Ontario County, New York.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 87.3 km² (33.7 mi²). 86.7 km² (33.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.62% water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,672 people, 3,009 households, and 2,040 families residing in the town. The population density is 88.5/km² (229.2/mi²). There are 3,179 housing units at an average density of 36.7/km² (95.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.46% White, 0.38% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,009 households out of which 34.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% are non-families. 25.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.05.

In the town the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $45,542, and the median income for a family is $54,076. Males have a median income of $36,631 versus $24,083 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,506. 6.4% of the population and 4.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in the Town of Palmyra

  • Cooney Crossing -- A location by the west town line.
  • East Palmyra -- A hamlet near the east town line.
  • Palmyra -- The Village of Palmyra on the Erie Canal.
  • Yellow Mills -- A location west of Palmyra village on Route 31.

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