Demographics & People — Palestine, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,888 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,700 |
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| Median Age | 35.7 |
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| Total Households | 6,930 |
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| Family Households | 4,767 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,482 |
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| Black or African American | 5,315 |
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| Asian | 14 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,610 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,267 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,321 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,863 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,327 |
| Irish | 1,665 |
| German | 1,647 |
| American | 1,474 |
| English | 1,298 |
| Subsaharan African | 619 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 612 |
Language
| English Only | 14,338 |
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| Spanish | 2,616 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,499 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 823 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,725 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palestine, Texas.
