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Palestine Community Unit School District 3
Palestine Community Unit School District 3 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 2,269. The median household income is $65,588 and the median age is 44.4.
2,269
Population
26
People / sq mi
$65,588
Median Income
44.4
Median Age
Palestine Community Unit School District 3 covers 87 sq mi of land at 26.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,588
Median Household Income
$36,084
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$97,400
Median Home Value
$730
Median Rent
83.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.3%
High School+
14.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Palestine Community Unit School District 3 serves a community with a population of 2,269 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Palestine Community Unit School District 3 is $65,588, with a per capita income of $36,084. The poverty rate is 9.5%.
Palestine Community Unit School District 3 is 91.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Palestine Community Unit School District 3, 94.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Palestine Community Unit School District 3 is $97,400, with a median rent of $730. The homeownership rate is 83.7%.
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Data for Palestine Community Unit School District 3 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1730480).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.