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Palestine, AR


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Palestine, Arkansas

Palestine, Arkansas, in St Francis county, is 49 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. About 741 people people live in Palestine.

The People and Families of Palestine

In Palestine, about 57% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Palestine.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palestine had a median family income of $36,023.

Palestine Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Palestine, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. Palestine isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Palestine, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Palestine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Palestine Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Palestine, AR

Comparing Palestine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income47
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone55
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