Census ACS · #563 μSA
Palestine Metro Area
The Palestine, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has 57,825 residents. The median household income is $58,846 and the median home value is $173,400.
57,825
Population
54
People / sq mi
$58,846
Median Income
$173,400
Median Home Value
The Palestine CBSA covers 1,063 sq mi of land at 54.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.2% |
| Black or African American | 18.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% |
Economy & Income
$58,846
Median Household Income
$25,793
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$173,400
Median Home Value
$1,006
Median Rent
70.0%
Homeownership
Education
86.0%
High School+
14.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
4.8%
Work From Home
24.6 min
Avg Commute
15.7%
Foreign Born
Palestine spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Palestine, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 57,825 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #563 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Palestine metro area is $58,846, with a per capita income of $25,793.
The Palestine, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Palestine, Tx CBSA (37300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Palestine: 14.5% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Palestine is a metro area in TX with a population of 57,825.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $58,846, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.4% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $173,400, with typical rent around $1,006.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 14.5%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.