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Palestine

County:
Anderson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
19.456
State:
Texas

Palestine is a city located in Anderson County, Texas. Palestine has a 2026 population of 20,087. It is also the county seat of Anderson County. Palestine is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 8.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,574 in 2020.

The median household income in Palestine is $44,981 with a poverty rate of 17.58%. The median age in Palestine is 35.7 years: 35 years for males, and 36.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.1 males.

20.1K
Total Population
1,032
Density (mi²)
252 1.27%
Growth

Palestine Population

Palestine Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202620,0872521.27%
202519,8352521.29%
202419,583950.49%
202319,4884252.23%
202219,0631420.75%
202118,9213471.87%
202018,574360.19%
201917,713-164-0.92%
201817,877-179-0.99%
201718,056-28-0.15%
201618,084600.33%
201518,024-112-0.62%
201418,136-187-1.02%
201318,323-123-0.67%
201218,446-98-0.53%
201118,544-125-0.67%
201018,669-6-0.03%
200017,598-444-2.46%
199018,0422,09413.13%
198015,9481,4239.8%
197014,5255513.94%
196013,9741,47111.77%
195012,5033592.96%
194012,1446996.11%
193011,4454063.68%
192011,0395575.31%
191010,4822,18526.33%
19008,2972,45942.12%
18905,8382,84194.79%
18802,997-17,847-85.62%

Median Age

Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 36.5 years
Male: 35 years

Palestine Adults

There are 14,409 adults, (2,907 of whom are seniors) in Palestine.

Sex Ratio

Female: 9,330 (48.8%)
Male: 9,806 (51.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palestine includes 50.67% White, 28.46% Black or African American, 6.19% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,69750.67%
Black or African American5,44728.46%
Two or more races2,64013.8%
Other race1,1856.19%
Native American840.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander600.31%
Asian230.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,18611.42%
Other race1,0915.7%
White9354.89%
Black or African American3341.75%
Native American490.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,76245.79%
Black or African American5,11326.72%
Two or more races4542.37%
Other race940.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander600.31%
Native American350.18%
Asian230.12%

Palestine Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palestine 's average per capita income is $35,655. Household income levels show a median of $44,981. The poverty rate stands at 17.58%.

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$83,789-
Families$61,184$83,464
Households$44,981$69,568
Non Families$27,823$39,131

$35,655

Average Income

$44,981

Median Household Income

17.58%

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)