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More about Palestine Palestine (pronounced PAL-es-teen) is a city located in Anderson County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 17,598. It is the county seat of Anderson County6 and is situated in East Texas. Palestine was named for Palestine, Illinois, the home of an early settler. It is the home of the National Scientific Balloon Facility. Palestine entered the news in February, 2003, as one of the East Texas towns that received much of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster debris. Palestine Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 17,598 people, 6,641 households, and 4,582 families residing in the city. The population density is 383.9/kmÂ² (994.3/miÂ²). There are 7,668 housing units at an average density of 167.3/kmÂ² (433.2/miÂ²). The racial makeup of the city is 64.60% White, 24.77% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 7.90% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 14.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 6,641 households out of which 34.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% are married couples living together, 18.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% are non-families. 28.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.13. In the city the population is spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $30,497, and the median income for a family is $35,806. Males have a median income of $28,331 versus $20,662 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,514. 20.7% of the population and 16.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.7% of those under the age of 18 and 14.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. This Afternoon...Mostly sunny. An isolated shower or thunderstorm possible late in the afternoon. Highs around 102. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain less than 20 percent. Tonight...Partly cloudy with an isolated shower or thunderstorm possible in the evening...Then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain less than 20 percent. Sunday...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms... Mainly in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph. Monday...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s. Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s. Wednesday...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Friday...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

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