Palestine, Texas

Population Data for Palestine, TX:

Population – 36957
Male – 56.86 %
Female – 43.14 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 67.01 %
Hispanic – 12.20 %
African American – 23.31 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.68 %
Asian – 0.56 %

Geographic Data for Palestine, Texas:

Population Density – 72.11 per sq. mi
Elevation – 495 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Palestine:

In Elementary School – 3,986 (50.39 %)
In High School – 2,222 (28.09 %)
In College – 899 (11.37 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,939 (8.43 %)
Associate’s Degree – 942 (4.10 %)
Some College, No Degree – 5,157 (22.43 %)
High School Graduate – 6,694 (29.12 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 2,176 (9.47 %)

Employment and Household Data for Palestine, TX:

Percentage of People Employed – 44.31 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.84 %
Unemployment Level – 7.98 %

Median Household Income – $31,524.00
Average Household Size – 2.59

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 32.04 %
2 Vehicles – 33.48 %
3 or more Vehicles – 13.21 %

Average Cost to Rent in Palestine - $465 per month