Palestine, IL Demographics

A map of Palestine's Population by Race

Palestine, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,430, a large increase from the 1,233 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 6.6% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palestine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palestine has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Palestine, that probability was 10.2% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palestine is ranked the 597th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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 was ranked the 629th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palestine's White Population

1,285 residents of Palestine, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palestine is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Palestine ranks 224th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palestine's White population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Palestine's population has decreased from 94.7% to 89.9%.

Palestine is more White than neighboring Merom (88.4% White), Hutsonville (88.1% White), and Robinson (84.6% White). Palestine is less White than neighboring Flat Rock (95.3% White), and West York (95.2% White).

Palestine's Black Population

0 residents of Palestine, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palestine is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Palestine ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palestine's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Palestine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Palestine is less Black than neighboring Hutsonville (1.2% Black), and Robinson (8.7% Black).

Palestine's Asian Population

5 residents of Palestine, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palestine is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Palestine ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palestine's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Asian residents' share of Palestine's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Palestine is more Asian than neighboring Merom (0% Asian), Flat Rock (0% Asian), Robinson (0.2% Asian), and West York (0% Asian). Palestine is less Asian than neighboring Hutsonville (1.5% Asian).

Palestine's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Palestine, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palestine is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Palestine ranks 1288th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palestine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 290.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Palestine's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.7%.

Palestine is more Hispanic than neighboring Merom (1.4% Hispanic), Flat Rock (0% Hispanic), Hutsonville (1.4% Hispanic), and West York (0% Hispanic). Palestine is less Hispanic than neighboring Robinson (5.1% Hispanic).

Palestine's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Palestine, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palestine is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Palestine ranks 957th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palestine's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palestine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Palestine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Merom (0% Native American/Other), Flat Rock (0% Native American/Other), Robinson (0.2% Native American/Other), and West York (0% Native American/Other). Palestine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hutsonville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Palestine's Multiracial Population

95 residents of Palestine, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palestine is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Palestine ranks 860th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palestine's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 143.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Palestine's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.6%.

Palestine is more Multiracial than neighboring Flat Rock (4.7% Multiracial), Robinson (1.3% Multiracial), and West York (4.8% Multiracial). Palestine is less Multiracial than neighboring Merom (10.2% Multiracial), and Hutsonville (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.