This was 8 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,162.
95.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Palmyra for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 212 | 4.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,506 | 30.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 114 | 2.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 499 | 10.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 648 | 13.2 |
Associate's degree | 581 | 11.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,018 | 20.7 |
Master's degree | 273 | 5.6 |
Professional school degree | 22 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 41 | 0.8 |