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Palestine township

County:
Crawford County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
37.457
State:
Illinois

Palestine township is located in Crawford County, Illinois. Palestine township has a 2026 population of 1,112. Palestine township is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,122 in 2020.

The median household income in Palestine township is $77,227 with a poverty rate of 5.64%. The median age in Palestine township is 39.5 years: 39.8 years for males, and 35.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.5 males.

1.1K
Total Population
30
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.18%
Growth

Palestine township Population

Palestine township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,112-2-0.18%
20251,114-2-0.18%
20241,116-2-0.18%
20231,11830.27%
20221,11500%
20211,115-7-0.62%
20201,122-2-0.18%
20191,021-6-0.58%
20181,027-6-0.58%
20171,033-8-0.77%
20161,041-4-0.38%
20151,045-4-0.38%
20141,049-1-0.1%
20131,05030.29%
20121,047-1-0.1%
20111,04850.48%
20101,045-1-0.1%

Median Age

Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 35.2 years
Male: 39.8 years

Palestine township Adults

There are 883 adults, (256 of whom are seniors) in Palestine township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 640 (47.5%)
Male: 707 (52.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palestine township includes 96.66% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,30296.66%
Native American241.78%
Two or more races211.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American241.78%
Two or more races80.59%
White50.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,29796.29%
Two or more races130.97%

Palestine township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palestine township 's average per capita income is $52,772. Household income levels show a median of $77,227. The poverty rate stands at 5.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$131,875-
Families$111,750$132,618
Households$77,227$107,811
Non Families-$51,615

$52,772

Average Income

$77,227

Median Household Income

5.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)