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Palestine

Ohio · 200 residents · 0.146 sq mi
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Palestine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,700. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
200
+18%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,370 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1611832052272491990201020202024Palestine
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,375
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,200
+1%since 2000
from $17,983 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade52%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−52.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Palestine on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(161)
Black5.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(21)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(187)
Black5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(24)
Diversity Score
12
−4%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+138%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 98.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
35.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.0%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palestine, Ohio?

Palestine, Ohio has about 200 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palestine, Ohio?

The typical household in Palestine, Ohio earns about $24,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palestine, Ohio expensive?

In Palestine, Ohio, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Palestine, Ohio?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Palestine, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palestine, Ohio?

About 25.9% of people in Palestine, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palestine, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Palestine, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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