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As of 2026 the population of Palestine, TX is 18,604. The population is expected to grow to 18,679 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.08%.
The median age of Palestine, TX residents is 37.
The diversity index of Palestine, TX is 79.3, 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 $69,242 and projected to be $76,765 in 2031. Per capita income is $27,132, projected to be $30,481 in 2031. 1.16% of households – 215 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $477,200 and the average disposable income is $56,433.
There are 8,013 housing units in Palestine, TX; 4,036 are owner-occupied, 3,134 are rented, and 843 are vacant. The average home value is $204,314, with 770 homes built in 2010 or later, and 794 built in 1939 or earlier.
7,080 residents both live and work in/around Palestine, TX. The average travel time is 20.7 minutes. 5.58% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.37% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,708 drive alone, 758 carpool, and 188 take public transportation. 306 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 457 residents work from home.
5,181 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,047 have associates degrees, 1,699 have bachelor’s degrees, and 791 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09