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Palisades

Texas · 295 residents (2025 est.) · 0.561 sq mi
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Palisades has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $267,200. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 206%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
−25%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
472 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+24%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:295 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2092623153684212000201020202024Palisades
2024265
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,265
+166%since 2000
from $17,011 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−21%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,200
+206%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
1.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+143%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(6)
Diversity Score46.5%(123)
Diversity Score
47
+506%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palisades, Texas?

Palisades, Texas has about 265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palisades, Texas?

The typical household in Palisades, Texas earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palisades, Texas expensive?

In Palisades, Texas, the median home is worth about $267,200.

How educated are people in Palisades, Texas?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Palisades, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palisades, Texas?

About 7.2% of people in Palisades, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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