Palestine, MS

Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile

Living in Palestine, MS: Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 9,255 residents (6 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $220,636
  • Average Household Income: $72,783

Palestine, MS is located in the state of Mississippi. It is home to about 9,255 people, with around 6 residents living in every square mile.

If you want to buy a house in Palestine, the average price is around $220,636. That makes local housing 58% higher than the Mississippi average of $139,867, and 29% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in Palestine earns about $72,783 a year. This income is 39% higher than the average family in Mississippi ($52,519), and 8% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 9,255
Median Household Income $72,783
Median Home Value $220,636
Median Age 41.1 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$37,445
Labor Force Participation43.3%
Unemployment Rate3.8%
Average Commute Time28.7 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate87.3%
Median Rent$763
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)-
Total Housing Units3,454

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

CountyHinds
County FIPS28049
Metro Area (CBSA)Jackson, MS
Combined Area (CSA)Jackson-Vicksburg-Brookhaven, MS
Population Density6.2/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)32.1810, -90.4170
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
National Ranking5
IncorporatedNo

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.85
Dual Income Families38.5%

Marital Status

Married47.3%
Never Married33.9%
Divorced11.9%
Widowed7.0%

Gender

Male49.4%
Female50.6%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)7.1%
Poverty Rate11.9%

Key Population Groups

Veterans9.1%
Disabled Population15.8%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Palestine

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
39154 9,255 $72,783 $220,636

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