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Palestine

Arkansas · 506 residents · 3.405 sq mi
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Palestine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,173. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 235 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,800. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
506
−32%since 2000
from 741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
149 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+13%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4725756797828861990201020202024Palestine
2024800
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,173
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,904 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,364
+13%since 2000
from $14,462 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Palestine on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(637)
Black13.1%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(216)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(404)
Black16%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score36.1%(183)
Diversity Score
36
+24%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palestine, Arkansas?

Palestine, Arkansas has about 506 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palestine, Arkansas?

The typical household in Palestine, Arkansas earns about $28,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palestine, Arkansas expensive?

In Palestine, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $57,800, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Palestine, Arkansas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Palestine, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palestine, Arkansas?

About 22.6% of people in Palestine, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palestine, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Palestine, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 195 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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