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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palestine

Texas · 17,598 residents · 19.456 sq mi
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Palestine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,497. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,900. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,598
−2%since 1990
from 18,042 in 1990
1990 – 2025
905 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 927 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+7%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K18K19K19K1990201020202024Palestine
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,497
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,427 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,514
+54%since 1990
from $10,087 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$467
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $367 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
37.9% rent
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(12,541)
Black23.6%(4,254)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,523)
Asian0.4%(73)
Diversity Score66.5%(12,002)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(10,292)
Black24.6%(4,330)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(2,619)
Asian0.8%(139)
Diversity Score70.6%(12,417)
71
+6%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−6%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palestine, Texas?

Palestine, Texas has about 17,598 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palestine, Texas?

The typical household in Palestine, Texas earns about $30,497 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palestine, Texas expensive?

In Palestine, Texas, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Palestine, Texas?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Palestine, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palestine, Texas?

About 20.7% of people in Palestine, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palestine, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Palestine, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 444 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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