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Palestine, TX
City in Anderson County, Texas.
Population
19,136
Land area
19.5sq mi
People per sq mi
984
ZIP codes
0
Palestine and its ZIP codes
Palestine at a glance
- Palestine is about 8.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 171st among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $44,981, 43% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,000 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $1,062 a month.
Local data for Palestine, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palestine, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,981
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$1,062/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,851), German Americans (1,755), Irish Americans (1,329).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Palestine.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,155
20,563 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,581
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$355M
FY 2026, $6,137 per person
How people get to work
Palestine, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palestine, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
577
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palestine, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
Cities near Palestine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElkhartTown | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| NechesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| OakwoodTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| GrapelandCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| FrankstonTown | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| PoynorTown | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| CuneyTown | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| BerryvilleTown | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 27 mi | 15.1 |
| LatexoCity | 27 mi | 1 |
| ShadybrookCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 7.7 |
| Coffee CityTown | 29 mi | 1.9 |
| RuskCity | 29 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palestine, TX in?
- Palestine is in Anderson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Palestine, TX?
- About 19,136 people live in Palestine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palestine?
- Nearby places include Elkhart (8.7 mi), Neches (12 mi), Oakwood (17 mi), Grapeland (20 mi), Frankston (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023