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Encyclopedia > Palmyra, Missouri

Palmyra is a city located in Marion County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,467. It is the county seat of Marion CountyGR6. Marion County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Marion County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ...


Geography

Location of Palmyra, Missouri

Palmyra is located at 39°47'51" North, 91°31'29" West (39.797396, -91.524857)GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias MO county maps by Catbar. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²). 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 3,467 human beings, 1,372 households, and 923 families residing in the city. The population density is 603.0/km² (1,559.9/mi²). There are 1,522 housing units at an average density of 264.7/km² (684.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.22% White, 2.62% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.03% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 1,372 households out of which 33.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% are non-families. 30.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.94. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.3 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $31,284, and the median income for a family is $42,946. Males have a median income of $30,829 versus $19,631 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,625. 8.1% of the population and 5.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 10.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Palmyra Massacre (2076 words)
October 18, 1862, in Palmyra, Missouri, ten prisoners were shot in retaliation for the presumed murder of a local Union man. General John McNeil became known as the "Butcher of Palmyra" and was denounced in newspapers both in the Union states and in other countries.
And, sir, living as we do in Missouri, in times of red revolution, assassination, rapine, in violation of all laws, both human and divine, acts of justice necessarily assume the garb of severity, and the more severe to the criminal the more merciful to the community.
The notice was published widely, and as Porter was in Northern Missouri during the whole of the ten days subsequent to the date of this notice, it is impossible that, with all his varied channels of information, he remained unapprised of General McNeil's determination in the premises.
Palmyra, MO News (651 words)
Alito splits with conservatives in Missouri death penalt...
Missouri Farmers Union members joined nearly 250 farmers and ranchers from across the country in Washington D.C., the week of Sept.
More of Palmyra's Main Street will have historic lighting and an improved walking path between the elementary and middle schools is planned, thanks to a $118,155 state transportation enhancement grant.
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