Palestine, AR is a small community located in the Arkansas River Valley about 30 miles west of Little Rock. With a population of 757, it has a population density of 179 people per square mile. The town’s economy is based mainly on agriculture and retail with local businesses such as Palestine Feed & Seed Store, Palestine Auto Parts, and Palestine Grocery Store providing key services to the community. Year-round outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and campfires are popular amongst residents and visitors alike. Other organizations in Palestine include the Palestine Lions Club that sponsors events such as holiday parades and sporting events like High School Basketball tournaments held yearly in March at Palestine High School.
The population in Palestine is 757. There are 240 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Palestine is 36.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Palestine is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Palestine
- 49.1% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 36.7% are married with children
- 25.5% have children, but are single
Race in Palestine
- 77.8% are White
- 16.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander