Palestine

County:: Anderson County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 19.456
State:: Texas

Palestine is a city located in Anderson County, Texas. Palestine has a 2025 population of 19,907. It is also the county seat of Anderson County. Palestine is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 7.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,569 in 2020.

The average household income in Palestine is $66,957 with a poverty rate of 17.51%. The median age in Palestine is 35.4 years: 34.8 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Palestine includes 50.2% White, 28.14% Black or African American, 4.9% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Asian

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	9,482	50.2%
Black or African American	5,315	28.14%
Two or more races	3,024	16.01%
Other race	925	4.9%
Native American	70	0.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	58	0.31%
Asian	14	0.07%

Palestine Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Palestine's average per capita income is $36,256. Household income levels show a median of $46,228. The poverty rate stands at 17.51%.

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	$75,921	-
Families	$57,046	$78,877
Households	$46,228	$66,957
Non Families	$29,220	$37,292

$36,256

Average Income

$46,228

Median Household Income

17.51%

Poverty Rate