Palestine City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 741 people in the city, organized into 299 households, and 209 families living in the city. The population density was 230.2 people per square mile (88.88/kmē), making it the 127th least densely populated city in Arkansas. There were 321 housing units at an average density of 99.7 per square mile (38.49/kmē). The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01. Age range in the city was well distributed with 26.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81 males. The median age of the city's population was 36.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Palestine City was 34.9 and 37 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 85.96% White, 13.23% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.67% from two or more races and 0.13% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $24904, it is the 315th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $36023, it is Arkansas's 164th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14462, it would be the 199th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income is $18611, Median income for males is $22500, compared with $16207 for females.
In 2000, 160 pupils and students, of which 88 are male and 72 are female, 21.59% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 10 nursery or pri school, 3 kindergarten, 87 elementary school, 51 high school and 9 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 741 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 748 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 746 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 730 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 721 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 755 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 741 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 723 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 714 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 704 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 686 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 3 | |
| Elementary school | 47 | 40 | 87 |
| High school | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine city, Arkansas | $24904 | $36023 | $14462 |
| St. Francis County, Arkansas | $26146 | $30324 | $12483 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |