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Palestine

Illinois · 1,369 residents · 0.789 sq mi
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Palestine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,300. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,369
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,735 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
−2%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Palestine
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,086
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,911 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,856
+24%since 2000
from $15,185 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−2%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,347)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,335)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.9%(12)
Diversity Score6.1%(83)
Diversity Score
6
+156%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palestine, Illinois?

Palestine, Illinois has about 1,369 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palestine, Illinois?

The typical household in Palestine, Illinois earns about $35,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palestine, Illinois expensive?

In Palestine, Illinois, the median home is worth about $49,300, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Palestine, Illinois?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Palestine, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palestine, Illinois?

About 13.1% of people in Palestine, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palestine, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palestine, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 250 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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