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As of 2024 the population of Palestine, TX is 18,668. The population is expected to shrink to 18,635 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.04%.
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 $64,729 and projected to be $73,548 in 2029. Per capita income is $24,422, projected to be $28,039 in 2029. 0.62% of households – 116 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $379,050 and the average disposable income is $54,756.
There are 7,879 housing units in Palestine, TX; 4,199 are owner-occupied, 2,827 are rented, and 853 are vacant. The average home value is $181,132, with 207 homes built in 2010 or later, and 718 built in 1939 or earlier.
7,079 residents both live and work in/around Palestine, TX. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 2.88% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.53% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,863 drive alone, 936 carpool, and 29 take public transportation. 235 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 266 residents work from home.
5,048 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,224 have associates degrees, 1,604 have bachelor’s degrees, and 507 hold a graduate or professional degree.