Palestine, TX
Population
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine, TX | 17,704 | 18,652 | 18,604 | 18,679 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Population by Age
| Population | 2026 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,248 |
| 5-9 | 1,263 |
| 10-14 | 1,224 |
| 15-19 | 1,362 |
| 20-24 | 1,336 |
| 25-29 | 1,153 |
| 30-34 | 1,146 |
| 35-39 | 1,259 |
| 40-44 | 1,177 |
| 45-49 | 1,142 |
| 50-54 | 1,019 |
| 55-59 | 820 |
| 60-64 | 1,045 |
| 65-69 | 965 |
| 70-74 | 829 |
| 75-79 | 701 |
| 80-84 | 486 |
| 85+ | 429 |
| 18+ | 14,059 |
| Median Age | 37 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Population by Race
| Palestine, TX | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total | 18,604.00 |
| White Alone | 50.02% |
| Black Alone | 24.36% |
| American Indian Alone | 0.82% |
| Asian Alone | 1.02% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 13.43% |
| Two or More Races | 10.29% |
| Hispanic Origin | 26.20% |
| Diversity Index | 79.30 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Growth Rate
| Palestine, TX | 2026 - 2031 |
|---|---|
| Population | 0.08% |
| Households | 0.38% |
| Families | 0.23% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 6,682 | 7,009 | 7,170 | 7,306 |
| Housing Units | 7,712 | 7,883 | 8,013 | 8,145 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 4,036 | 4,197 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 3,134 | 3,109 | ||
| Vacant Units | 843 | 839 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Home Value
| Palestine, TX | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,841 | $224,122 |
| Average Home Value | $204,314 | $280,470 |
| <$50,000 | 279 | 218 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 714 | 424 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 842 | 598 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 659 | 529 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 513 | 683 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 385 | 531 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 339 | 555 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 81 | 174 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 192 | 394 |
| $1,000,000 + | 12 | 30 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 458 |
| 2000-2009 | 635 |
| 1990-1999 | 419 |
| 1980-1989 | 1,330 |
| 1970-1979 | 1,942 |
| 1960-1969 | 914 |
| 1950-1959 | 595 |
| 1940-1949 | 344 |
| 1939 or Before | 794 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Income
| Palestine, TX | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $51,400 | $57,036 |
| Average Household | $69,242 | $76,765 |
| Per Capita | $27,132 | $30,481 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Household Income
| Palestine, TX | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 999 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 563 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 914 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 1,009 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 1,330 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 728 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 1,035 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 377 |
| $200,000+ | 215 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 8,417 |
| In-County Residents | 7,080 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 1,319 |
| Drive Alone | 6,708 |
| Carpooled | 758 |
| Public Transport | 188 |
| Work at Home | 457 |
| Motorcycle | 40 |
| Bicycle | 19 |
| Walked | 62 |
| Other | 185 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 395 |
| 5-9 minutes | 1,974 |
| 10-14 minutes | 1,755 |
| 15-19 minutes | 549 |
| 20-24 minutes | 1,010 |
| 25-29 minutes | 257 |
| 30-34 minutes | 544 |
| 35-39 minutes | 197 |
| 40-44 minutes | 200 |
| 45-59 minutes | 747 |
| 60-89 minutes | 235 |
| 90+ minutes | 97 |
| Average Travel Time | 21 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Palestine, TX | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 347 |
| Some High School | 755 |
| GED | 1,347 |
| Graduated High School | 3,834 |
| Some College/No Degree | 2,351 |
| Associates Degree | 1,047 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,699 |
| Graduate Degree | 791 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 1,131 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 9 |
| Mining Bus | 2 |
| Utilities Bus | 2 |
| Construction Bus | 61 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 21 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 30 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 169 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 29 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 5 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 14 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 27 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 19 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 10 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 17 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 27 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 21 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 22 |
| Information Bus | 24 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 74 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 37 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 11 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 26 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 65 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 62 |
| Legal Services Bus | 21 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 2 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 27 |
| Educational Services Bus | 29 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 109 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 13 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 93 |
| Accommodation Bus | 14 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 79 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 168 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 32 |
| Public Administration Bus | 75 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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