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Palisades

Texas · 268 residents · 0.561 sq mi
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Palisades has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $157,100. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−24%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
478 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+14%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2092623153684212000201020202024Palisades
2024265
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,804
+105%since 2000
from $17,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+72%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(31)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score31.7%(85)
Diversity Score
32
+313%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+80%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palisades, Texas?

Palisades, Texas has about 268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palisades, Texas?

The typical household in Palisades, Texas earns about $61,250 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 $157,100, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Palisades, Texas?

About 9.6% 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 1.4% of people in Palisades, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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