Palestine, Illinois
Palestine: Village in Crawford County, Illinois, US
About
Palestine is a village located in the county of Crawford in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,369 and a population density of 1,733 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,263 inhabitants.
The village was created 214 years ago in 1810.
Quick Facts about Palestine
| Population : | 1,263 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Crawford County |
| Different from : | Palatine |
| Postal code : | 62451 |
| Area : | 0.79 km2 |
| Named for : | Palestine |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1811 (214 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:10:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,599 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palestine is located at 39°0'13"N 87°36'46"W (39.0036500, -87.6128000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Palestine decreased by 8.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,369 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,364 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,346 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,335 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,324 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,321 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,309 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,298 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,288 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,275 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,263 | -0.95% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 141,500 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 119,277 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 18.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 147,773 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 118,788 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 77.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 10.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 67.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 8,433 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
Palestine zip code is 62451.
County name: Crawford, County
fips: 17033
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $444,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,297 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $649 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,604 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 49,943 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 394,232 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,492,064 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 296,760 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,159,613 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $33,405 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $89,082 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,536 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 10,807 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,329 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,704 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,252 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,693 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,124 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,667 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,279.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 36.22 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 14,865 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $327,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,654 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $385 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,125 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 162 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,931 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,393 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,629 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 49,653 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,098 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $73,622 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,500 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 491 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,598 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 56,608 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,088 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,163 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,108 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 639 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 75 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,003 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 242 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,810 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2,193.85 |
People born in Palestine (1)
American politician (1851-1930) Fred Dubois was born in Palestine
Schools in Palestine
College & universities near Palestine, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403478 | Lincoln Trail College | Robinson (IL) | 62454 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Palestine, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
Post offices near Palestine
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palestin Post Office | Palestine (IL) | 62451 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Palestine , Texas city in and county seat of Anderson County, Texas, United States with a population of 17,819 people.
- Palestine , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 564 people.
- Palestine , Ohio village in Ohio with a population of 184 people.
Other cities in Crawford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crawford County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson | 7,271 | City in Illinois |
| Richwoods | 5,724 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Oblong | 1,357 | Village in the United States |
| Hutsonville | 582 | Township in Crawford County, Illinois |
| Flat Rock | 305 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Stoy | 120 | Human settlement in Crawford County, Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Palestine distances to largest Illinois cities
