Palestine, AR Demographics

The total population of Palestine is estimated to be 768 with 345 males (44.92%) and 423 females (55.08%). There are 78 more females than males in Palestine.
The median household income in Palestine was $32,825 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 901(2.82%) from $31,924 in 2020. This income is 44% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Palestine sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $65,305. Overall, the median household income for the city of Palestine stands at $32,825.
In Palestine, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $24,659 for males and $24,321 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $43,575 for males and $39,408 for females.
In Palestine, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $38,192, while White households have a median household income of $32,904.
In 2022, the population of Palestine was 488, a 1.61% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Palestine's population was 496, a decline of 1.59% compared to a population of 504 in 2020.
The median age in Palestine, AR is 36.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 29.46% were under the age of 15, 14.93% aged 15 to 29, 32.89% aged 30 to 64, 22.46% aged 65 to 84, and 0.26% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Palestine population: 87.05% are White, 4.89% are Black or African American and 8.06% are multiracial.