Statistic Palestine Texas National
Population 17,906 28,995,881 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 922 113 91
Median age 34.8 34.2 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 55% 56% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 47% 48% 43%
Speak English 83% 65% 79%
Speak Spanish 15% 30% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Palestine is 716% higher than Texas
  • The median age in Palestine is 2% higher than Texas
  • In Palestine 64.25% of the population is White
  • In Palestine 27.92% of the population is Black
  • In Palestine 0.52% of the population is Asian

Compare Palestine, TX Demographics

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      Palestine population breakdown by race

      Race Palestine Texas National
      White 64.25% 74.84% 73.35%
      Black 27.92% 11.95% 12.63%
      Asian 0.52% 4.36% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.20% 0.48% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.08% 0.18%
      Mixed race 4.09% 2.50% 3.06%
      Other race 3.02% 5.79% 4.75%
      In Palestine, 22.2% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Palestine, TX demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).