This was 20.8 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 252.
89.8 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 | 17 | 10.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 52 | 31.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 17 | 10.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 14 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 38 | 22.9 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 12.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 1.2 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 3 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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