Palestine, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Palestine, Texas Info Snack

Population
17,906
Unemployment
3.6%
Poverty
15.3%
Median Home
$106,100
Median Income
$40,684
Median Rent
$834

Palestine SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9

Palestine, TX Cost Of Living

84
Palestine's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Palestine Texas National Average
Overall 84 94 100
Services 96 98 100
Groceries 90 89 100
Health 102 95 100
Housing 55 83 100
Transportation 94 89 100
Utilities 106 101 100

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Rankings for Palestine in Texas

Map Of Palestine, TX

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Population over time in Palestine

Year Population % Change
2020 17,906 -1.8%
2019 18,237 -0.4%
2018 18,318 -0.7%
2017 18,456 -0.2%
2016 18,488 -0.7%
2015 18,611 -0.4%
2014 18,691 0.2%
2013 18,647 -0.1%
2012 18,657 0.0%
2011 18,656 -

Race / Ethnicity in Palestine

White
47.6% (8,524)
African American
26.9% (4,813)
American Indian
0.2% (36)
Asian
0.5% (93)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.6% (464)
Hispanic
22.2% (3,976)
Race Palestine TX USA
White 47.6% 41.4% 60.1%
African American 26.9% 11.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 4.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.0% 2.8%
Hispanic 22.2% 39.4% 18.2%

Gender in Palestine

Female
50.4% (9,030)
Male
49.6% (8,875)
Gender Palestine TX USA
Female 50.4% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.6% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Palestine for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (895)
9-12th Grade
10.0% (1,790)
High School / GED
42.0% (7,520)
Some College
21.0% (3,760)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (1,253)
Bachelor's Degree
9.0% (1,611)
Master's Degree
5.0% (895)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (179)
Education Palestine TX USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 7.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 42.0% 25.0% 27.0%
Some College 21.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 9.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Palestine, Texas

Less than $10,000
5.2% (92,532)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.1% (181,516)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (149,307)
$25,000 to $34,999
16.3% (291,518)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.8% (299,980)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.9% (356,755)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (221,368)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.2% (129,654)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.3% (41,216)
$200,000 or more
1.5% (26,749)
Income Palestine TX USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 6.0% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.1% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 8.4% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 16.3% 8.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.8% 12.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 17.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 12.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.2% 15.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 7.0% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.5% 7.8% 8.3%

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