Palestine, TX Demographics

A map of Palestine's Population by Race

Palestine, Texas had a population of 18,544 in 2020. It was 45.6% White, 23.9% Black, 0.9% Asian, 25.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palestine, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palestine is the 160th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Palestine's White Population

8,450 residents of Palestine identify as White, or 45.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Palestine slightly larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palestine is ranked #1109 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Palestine is less White than neighboring Elkhart (75.3% White), Neches (83.1% White), Oakwood (59.6% White), Grapeland (56.8% White), and Poynor (88.9% White).

Palestine's Black Population

4,439 residents of Palestine identify as Black, or 23.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palestine larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palestine is ranked #106 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Palestine is more Black than neighboring Elkhart (9.7% Black), Neches (2.3% Black), and Poynor (0.7% Black). Palestine is less Black than neighboring Oakwood (29.6% Black), and Grapeland (33.5% Black).

Palestine's Asian Population

166 residents of Palestine identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palestine roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palestine is ranked #488 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Palestine is more Asian than neighboring Elkhart (0.5% Asian), Grapeland (0.8% Asian), and Poynor (0% Asian). Palestine is less Asian than neighboring Neches (1.1% Asian), and Oakwood (1.3% Asian).

Palestine's Hispanic Population

4,760 residents of Palestine identify as Hispanic, or 25.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palestine less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palestine is ranked #1007 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Palestine is more Hispanic than neighboring Elkhart (9.9% Hispanic), Neches (7.5% Hispanic), Oakwood (3.1% Hispanic), Grapeland (4.4% Hispanic), and Poynor (5.9% Hispanic).

Palestine's Native American/Other Population

131 residents of Palestine identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palestine roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palestine is ranked #732 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Palestine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grapeland (0.5% Native American/Other). Palestine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elkhart (1.2% Native American/Other), Neches (1.1% Native American/Other), and Oakwood (1% Native American/Other).

Palestine's Multiracial Population

598 residents of Palestine identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palestine roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palestine is ranked #835 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Palestine is less Multiracial than neighboring Elkhart (3.4% Multiracial), Neches (4.9% Multiracial), Oakwood (5.4% Multiracial), Grapeland (4% Multiracial), and Poynor (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.