Palestine, Texas
Palestine: City in and county seat of Anderson County, Texas, United States
About
Palestine is a city located in the county of Anderson in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,712 and a population density of 368 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,819 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Palestine
| Population : | 17,819 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Anderson County |
| Postal code : | 75800, 75899 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 903 |
| Area : | 50.83 km2 |
| Named for : | Palestine |
| Altitude : | 482 feet / 147 meters |
| Capital city : | Palestine is capital of Anderson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:48:13 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 351 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palestine is located at 31°45'44"N 95°37'51"W (31.7621200, -95.6307900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Palestine
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Palestine decreased by 5.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,712 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,585 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,486 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,364 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,183 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,072 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,122 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,103 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,885 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,730 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,819 | 0.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,618 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,294 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,926 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,273 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.3% |
| White only, percent : | 83.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,571 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
Palestine zip code is 75801.
County name: Anderson, County
fips: 48001
PSN, Palestin, Palestine, flstyn, pa lei si tan, palleseutain, plstayn tgzas, Палестин, Палестін, فلسطين, فلسطین، ٹیکساس, پلستاین، تگزاس, 帕勒斯坦, 팔레스타인
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $61,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $889 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $442 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $676 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,580 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.19 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 20.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,062 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 288,020 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 831,404 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 149,309 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,534 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,133 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,522 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,566 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 900 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 401 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 115 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,351 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,254 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,801.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.31 |
People born in Palestine (33)
People born in Palestine, including football running back Adrian Peterson, actor, singer andorchestra leader Smith Ballew, African athlete Sandra Glover, .
List
- Alfred Masters (soldier) he was born in 05/02/1916
- Guy Brown (American football player) he was born in 01/06/1955
- Bill Bradley (American football player, defensive backs coach of San Antonio Commanders) he was born in 24/01/1947
- Ed Taylor (American baseball player (1877-1912)) he was born in 23/03/1877
- Ernest Allen Guinn (United States federal judge) he was born in 29/09/1905
- Frank Carswell (American baseball player) he was born in 06/11/1919
- Gene Watson (American country singer) he was born in 11/10/1943
- Howard Turbyfill (American weightlifter) he was born in 25/03/1913
- Hunkie Cooper (American football player) he was born in 17/05/1969
- Ivory Lee Brown (Player of American football) he was born in 17/08/1969
- Jack Matchett (American baseball player) he was born in 03/02/1906
- Jack Pepper (American vaudeville performer) he was born in 14/06/1902
- Jessie Daniel Ames (American suffragist and civil rights activist) she was born in 02/11/1883
- John Gold (Player of American football)
- Keith Crawford (former NFL wide receiver and defensive back) he was born in 21/11/1970
- Lynn McGruder (Player of American football) he was born in 13/02/1982
- Mack Saxon (American football player and coach, basketball coach, college athletics administrator (1901-1949)) he was born in 21/11/1901
- Oscar Dugey (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 25/10/1887
Schools in Palestine
College & universities near Palestine, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225876 | Jacksonville College-Main Campus | Jacksonville (TX) | 75766-4759 |
| 223117 | Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary | Jacksonville (TX) | 75766-5407 |
| 225308 | Trinity Valley Community College | Athens (TX) | 75751 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Palestine, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYL | Tyler, TX | 303 North Bois D'Arc Street | BUS |
| NCG | Nacogdoches, Texas | University Drive & Starr Road | BUS |
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Palestine
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palestin Post Office | Palestine (TX) | 75803 |
| Elkhar Post Office | Elkhart (TX) | 75839 |
| Montalba Post Office | Montalba (TX) | 75853 |
| Nech Post Office | Neches (TX) | 75779 |
| Tennessee Colony Post Office | Tennessee Colony (TX) | 75861 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Palestine , Illinois village in Crawford County, Illinois, US with a population of 1,263 people.
- Palestine , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 564 people.
- Palestine , Ohio village in Ohio with a population of 184 people.
Other cities in Anderson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anderson County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 1,277 | Town in Anderson County, Texas |
| Frankston | 1,157 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Palestine distances to largest Texas cities
