Palmyra, Utah Facts
| Area | 11.7 mi² |
| Population | 516 |
| Male Population | 271 (52.4%) |
| Female Population | 245 (47.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +122.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.3% |
| Median Age | 36.4 years (Male: 36.6, Female: 36.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $53,515 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.14023, -111.69882 |
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Palmyra, Utah Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 232 | 303 | 360 | 589 | 516 | 452 | 428 |
| Population Density | 19.8 / mi² | 25.8 / mi² | 30.7 / mi² | 50.2 / mi² | 44 / mi² | 38.5 / mi² | 36.5 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPalmyra, Utah Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 43.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra, Utah | +122.4% | +70.3% | +43.3% |
| Utah | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmyra, Utah Median Age
Median Age: 36.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra, Utah | 36.4 yrs | 36.2 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| Utah | 29.2 yrs | 29.7 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Palmyra, Utah Population Density
Population Density: 44 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra, Utah | 516 | 11.73 sq mi | 44 / mi² |
| Utah | 3.1 million | 84,897.8 sq mi | 36 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmyra, Utah Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Palmyra, Utah Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,510 | $43,825 | $45,664 | $44,286 | $45,731 | $48,541 | $50,483 | $53,515 |
| Total GDP | $746.1M | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $2B | $2.6B | $3.4B | $3.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Palmyra, Utah CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra, Utah | 7,538 tn | 14.61 tn | 642.8 tons/mi² |
| Utah | 53,484,552 tn | 17.51 tn | 630 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Palmyra, Utah CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,538 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.61 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 642.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/19 | 9:31 AM | 3.1 | 42.8 km | 8,550 m | 1km SSW of Bluffdale, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/19 | 12:09 PM | 3.7 | 41.6 km | 8,590 m | 3km SSW of Bluffdale, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/19 | 12:02 PM | 3.18 | 41.6 km | 8,760 m | 2km S of Bluffdale, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/17 | 5:21 PM | 3.28 | 62.7 km | 10,960 m | 4km S of Summit Park, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/16 | 3:45 PM | 3.19 | 42.9 km | 10,290 m | 6km SW of Bluffdale, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/14 | 6:56 AM | 3.17 | 56.6 km | 2,270 m | 12km WSW of Nephi, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/14 | 6:08 AM | 3.66 | 57.8 km | 3,850 m | 12km WSW of Nephi, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/14 | 4:52 AM | 3.1 | 81.2 km | 8,800 m | 12km S of Mount Pleasant, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/14 | 12:56 AM | 4.2 | 80.8 km | 8,800 m | 11km S of Mount Pleasant, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/14 | 4:34 AM | 3.3 | 83.3 km | 11,900 m | 16km E of Centerville, Utah | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Palmyra, Utah
Palmyra is a census-designated place (CDP) in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 491 at the 2010 census. Palmyra is located directly west of Springville and northwest of Sp..
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