This was 16.1 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,906.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Palestine for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,674 | 14.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,646 | 31.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,203 | 10.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 820 | 7.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,654 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 801 | 6.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,070 | 9.3 |
| Master's degree | 551 | 4.8 |
| Professional school degree | 55 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 67 | 0.6 |
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