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Palestine

County:
Crawford County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.789
State:
Illinois

Palestine is a village located in Crawford County, Illinois. Palestine has a 2026 population of 1,196. Palestine is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -2.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,229 in 2020.

The median household income in Palestine is $62,850 with a poverty rate of 15%. The median age in Palestine is 45.6 years: 40.7 years for males, and 47.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.9 males.

1.2K
Total Population
1,515
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.42%
Growth

Palestine Population

Palestine Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,196-5-0.42%
20251,201-6-0.5%
20241,20710.08%
20231,206-13-1.07%
20221,219-13-1.06%
20211,23230.24%
20201,229-3-0.24%
20191,275-13-1.01%
20181,288-10-0.77%
20171,298-11-0.84%
20161,309-12-0.91%
20151,321-3-0.23%
20141,324-11-0.82%
20131,335-11-0.82%
20121,346-18-1.32%
20111,364-5-0.37%
20101,367-1-0.07%

Median Age

Overall: 45.6 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 40.7 years

Palestine Adults

There are 1,113 adults, (273 of whom are seniors) in Palestine.

Sex Ratio

Female: 749 (52.4%)
Male: 681 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palestine includes 89.86% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,28589.86%
Two or more races1349.37%
Native American60.42%
Asian50.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races392.73%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,28589.86%
Two or more races956.64%
Native American60.42%
Asian50.35%

Palestine Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palestine 's average per capita income is $42,457. Household income levels show a median of $62,850. The poverty rate stands at 15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,352-
Families$67,708$82,192
Households$62,850$67,442
Non Families$26,750$39,985

$42,457

Average Income

$62,850

Median Household Income

15%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)