Whitewater Times

35.2 percent of Palmyra residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 33.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Palmyra population reached 1,462.

Out of 948 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	514	35.2
Employed	948	64.8
Employed in civilian labor force	948	64.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0