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Palestine, IN
Census-designated place in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
Population
1,085
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,063
ZIP codes
0
Palestine and its ZIP codes
Palestine at a glance
- Palestine is about 5.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,653, 27% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,200 (27% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,083 a month.
Housing and community stats
Palestine, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,653
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$158,200
Median rent
$1,083/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
4.3%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Mexican Americans (92), Irish Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kosciusko County. PPP loans are for Palestine.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,767
35,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$489M
FY 2026, $6,091 per person
How people get to work
Palestine, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled21.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palestine, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
474
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Palestine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurketTown | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| ClaypoolTown | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| MentoneTown | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| Beaver DamCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| Hoffman LakeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| WarsawCity | 7.3 mi | 13.5 |
| Winona LakeTown | 7.4 mi | 3 |
| Silver LakeTown | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Etna GreenTown | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| TippecanoeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| TalmaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| AkronTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| WoosterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SidneyTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| LeesburgTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BourbonTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palestine, IN in?
- Palestine is in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Palestine, IN?
- About 1,085 people live in Palestine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palestine?
- Nearby places include Burket (2 mi), Claypool (4.4 mi), Mentone (5 mi), Beaver Dam (6 mi), Hoffman Lake (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023