Demographics & People — Palestine, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,396 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 45.6 |
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| Total Households | 596 |
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| Family Households | 358 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0645 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,307 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 4 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 614 |
| German | 276 |
| Other groups | 197 |
| English | 152 |
| Irish | 150 |
| American | 83 |
| Scotch-Irish | 43 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| French (except Basque) | 24 |
| Scottish | 23 |
Language
| English Only | 1,347 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,351 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 129 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,085 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palestine, Illinois.
