Palestine
City in Anderson County, Texas
Palestine is a city in Anderson County, Texas, with 18,544 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 482 ft (147 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elkhart, 9.4 miles SE.
- 18,544residents (2020 Census)
- 482 ftelevation · 147 m
- 19.5 sq miland area · 50.4 km²
- 953 / sq mipopulation density
- 75801ZIP code
About Palestine
Palestine ( PAL-ist-een) is a city in and the seat of Anderson County in the U.S. state of Texas. It was named after Palestine, Illinois, by preacher Daniel Parker, who had migrated from that town.
The city had a 2020 U.S. census population of 18,544, making it the sixth-largest incorporated municipality in Northeast Texas by population. Palestine is a relatively small city located in the Piney Woods, equidistant from the major cities of Dallas, Houston, and Shreveport, Louisiana.
It is notable for its natural environment, and has a notable dogwood blooming season. It has 23 historical sites on the National Register of Historic Places, and was the western terminus of the historic Texas State Railroad. Today, this steam-and-diesel railroad museum operates tourist trains between Palestine and Rusk.
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Living in Palestine
- Median household income
- $44,981
- Median home value
- $166,000
- Median rent
- $1,062/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Palestine had 18,544 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,544 |
|---|---|
| Density | 953 per sq mi (368 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palestine at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Anderson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,544 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.46 sq mi (50.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7545° N, 95.6470° W |
| ZIP code | 75801 |
| Official website | cityofpalestinetx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4854708 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palestine
- Elkhart9.4 mi SE
- Neches12.4 mi NE
- Oakwood16.7 mi SW
- Grapeland20.6 mi SE
- Frankston22.5 mi N
- Poynor22.7 mi N
- Cuney23.8 mi NE
- Berryville25.4 mi NE
- Jacksonville26.5 mi NE
- Latexo27.0 mi S
- Coffee City27.8 mi N
- Shadybrook28.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palestine
What county is Palestine in?
Palestine is in Anderson County, Texas.
What is the population of Palestine, TX?
18,544 people lived in Palestine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palestine, TX?
The ZIP code of Palestine is 75801.
What is the elevation of Palestine?
482 feet (147 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palestine?
Elkhart (9.4 mi), Neches (12.4 mi), Oakwood (16.7 mi), Grapeland (20.6 mi), Frankston (22.5 mi).
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