Palestine is a city located in Anderson County Texas. Palestine has a 2024 population of 19,639. It is also the county seat of Anderson County. Palestine is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 5.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,569 in 2020.
The average household income in Palestine is $66,957 with a poverty rate of 17.51%. The median age in Palestine is 35.4 years: 34.8 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palestine was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,482 | 50.2% |
| Black or African American | 5,315 | 28.14% |
| Two or more races | 3,024 | 16.01% |
| Other race | 925 | 4.9% |
| Native American | 70 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.07% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,930 | 2.66 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 3,126 | 3.34 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Non Family | 2,163 | 1.1 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Female | 1,480 | 3.23 | 44 | 56 |
| Male | 161 | 5.31 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
54.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 739 | 6.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,167 | 9.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,410 | 11.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 588 | 4.79% |
| High School Graduate | 5,053 | 41.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 542 | 4.41% |
| Some College | 2,789 | 22.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,046 | 5,559 | 1,413 |
| Black | 3,602 | 3,476 | 298 |
| Hispanic | 2,255 | 1,620 | 146 |
| 2+ Races | 1,645 | 1,210 | 198 |
| Other Race | 384 | 301 | 28 |
| Native American | 49 | 21 | 5 |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,208 | $46,841 | $44,360 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,036 | $62,857 | $67,788 |
| High School Graduate | $31,390 | $41,068 | $16,210 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,340 | $31,884 | $25,227 |
| Overall | $36,256 | $44,513 | $27,307 |
| Some College | $36,355 | $46,980 | $25,813 |
$36,256
Average Earnings
$44,513
Average Male
$27,307
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.94% of Palestine residents speak only English, while 18.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,258 | 1,229 | 14.88% |
| Black | 5,199 | 1,096 | 21.08% |
| Hispanic | 4,579 | 1,047 | 22.87% |
| Multiple | 3,000 | 548 | 18.27% |
| Other | 918 | 160 | 17.43% |
| Islander | 58 | 9 | 15.52% |
| Native | 70 | 4 | 5.71% |
17.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.93%
Male Poverty Rate
18.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palestine is Hispanic, with 22.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palestine is Native, with 5.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.85% |
| High School | 14.91% |
| Some College | 13.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.21% |
| Female Employed | 8.94% |
| Male Employed | 4.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,046 | $78,877 |
| Households | $46,228 | $66,957 |
| Married Families | $75,921 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,220 | $37,292 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
901
Number of Veterans
837
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 410 |
| First Gulf War | 184 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 285 |
| 35 to 54 | 266 |
| 75+ | 226 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 647 | 8.92% |
| Black | 162 | 3.93% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 3.62% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 3.77% |
| Other Race | 13 | 1.93% |
| Islander | 4 | 10.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.16%
Born in Palestine
90.7%
Native Born
9.3%
Foreign Born
4.72%
Non Citizen
4.57%
Naturalized
90.7% of Palestine residents were born in the United States, with 76.16% having been born in Texas. 4.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,978 | 268 | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 20,710 | 268 | 1.31% |
| 2027 | 20,442 | 267 | 1.32% |
| 2026 | 20,175 | 268 | 1.35% |
| 2025 | 19,907 | 268 | 1.36% |
| 2024 | 19,639 | 267 | 1.38% |
| 2023 | 19,372 | 352 | 1.85% |
| 2022 | 19,020 | 112 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 18,908 | 339 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 18,569 | 856 | 4.83% |
| 2019 | 17,713 | -164 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 17,877 | -179 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 18,056 | -28 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 18,084 | 60 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 18,024 | -112 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 18,136 | -187 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 18,323 | -123 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 18,446 | -98 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 18,544 | -125 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 18,669 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,598 | -444 | -2.46% |
| 1990 | 18,042 | 2,094 | 13.13% |
| 1980 | 15,948 | 1,423 | 9.8% |
| 1970 | 14,525 | 551 | 3.94% |
| 1960 | 13,974 | 1,471 | 11.77% |
| 1950 | 12,503 | 359 | 2.96% |
| 1940 | 12,144 | 699 | 6.11% |
| 1930 | 11,445 | 406 | 3.68% |
| 1920 | 11,039 | 557 | 5.31% |
| 1910 | 10,482 | 2,185 | 26.33% |
| 1900 | 8,297 | 2,459 | 42.12% |
| 1890 | 5,838 | 2,841 | 94.79% |
| 1880 | 2,997 | -17,981 | -85.71% |