Economy & Jobs — Palestine, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,981 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,983 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,294 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.7% |
| Public Admin | 18.5% |
| Professional | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 32 |
| Fast Food | 32 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Convenience Stores | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Home Health | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
