Palestine, Illinois Population 2022
Palestine is a city located in Crawford County Illinois. Palestine has a 2020 population of 1,240. Palestine is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -9.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,367 in 2010.
The average household income in Palestine is $50,824 with a poverty rate of 14.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $470 per month, and the median house value is $57,000. The median age in Palestine is 49.9 years, 48.7 years for males, and 50.9 years for females.
Palestine Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palestinewas:
- White: 98.31%
- Two or more races: 1.27%
- Native American: 0.25%
- Black or African American: 0.17%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,165 | 98.31% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 1.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.17% |
Palestine Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 611 | 1.94 | 77.4 |
| Married | 252 | 2.45 | 92.9 |
| Non Family | 220 | 1.07 | 70.5 |
| Female | 103 | 2.17 | 69.9 |
| Male | 36 | 3.03 | 33.3 |
2.22
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 3.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 6.02% |
| High School Graduate | 314 | 35.68% |
| Some College | 258 | 29.32% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 17.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 5.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 2.50% |
Palestine Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 865 | 782 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | |
| Black | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Palestine Language by Age
Palestine Language
98.20% of Palestine residents speak only English, while 1.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.17% of the population.
Palestine Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,147 | 170 | 14.82% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
14.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.23%
Male Poverty Rate
20.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Palestine
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palestine is White, with 14.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palestine is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.48%.
Palestine Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Palestine Married by Age and Sex
Palestine Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Palestine Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 11.18% |
Palestine Veterans by Education
3.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
15.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.62%
Born in Palestine
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.49% of Palestine residents were born in the United States, with 69.62% having been born in Illinois. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,240 | -11 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 1,251 | -11 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 1,262 | -11 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 1,273 | -11 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 1,284 | -14 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 1,298 | -10 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 1,308 | -10 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 1,318 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 1,321 | -13 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 1,334 | -11 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 1,345 | -19 | -1.39% |
| 2011 | 1,364 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 1,367 | 0.00% |