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As of 2025 the population of Palestine, TX is 18,524. The population is expected to grow to 18,526 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.00%.
The median age of Palestine, TX residents is 37.
The diversity index of Palestine, TX is 79.4, meaning that there is a 79% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Palestine, TX is $64,216 and projected to be $69,368 in 2030. Per capita income is $24,668, projected to be $26,952 in 2030. 0.73% of households – 135 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $348,870 and the average disposable income is $52,605.
There are 7,919 housing units in Palestine, TX; 4,221 are owner-occupied, 2,871 are rented, and 827 are vacant. The average home value is $196,865, with 464 homes built in 2010 or later, and 936 built in 1939 or earlier.
7,091 residents both live and work in/around Palestine, TX. The average travel time is 22.6 minutes. 4.54% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.4% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,908 drive alone, 788 carpool, and 186 take public transportation. 238 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 467 residents work from home.
4,918 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,385 have associates degrees, 1,581 have bachelor’s degrees, and 655 hold a graduate or professional degree.