East Central Reporter

Palestine had a population of 1,200 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

The median age was 46, with 58 percent of the total population being female and 42 percent male.

The state's total population in 2020 was 12,716,164.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

	Estimated Number	Percent of total population
Male	504	42.0
Female	696	58.0
Total Population	1,200	100