Palestine, Illinois

Population Data for Palestine, IL:

Population – 2234
Male – 48.70 %
Female – 51.30 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.93 %
Hispanic – 0.67 %
African American – 0.13 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.00 %
Asian – 0.31 %

Geographic Data for Palestine, Illinois:

Population Density – 32.98 per sq. mi
Elevation – 546 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Palestine:

In Elementary School – 240 (48.19 %)
In High School – 99 (19.88 %)
In College – 85 (17.07 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 66 (4.27 %)
Associate’s Degree – 143 (9.24 %)
Some College, No Degree – 373 (24.11 %)
High School Graduate – 634 (40.98 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 86 (5.56 %)

Employment and Household Data for Palestine, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 57.93 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.64 %
Unemployment Level – 5.91 %

Median Household Income – $30,875.00
Average Household Size – 2.31

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 27.55 %
2 Vehicles – 34.67 %
3 or more Vehicles – 20.71 %

Average Cost to Rent in Palestine - $403 per month