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Palatka

County:
Putnam County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.022
State:
Florida

Palatka is a city located in Putnam County, Florida. Palatka has a 2026 population of 11,064. It is also the county seat of Putnam County. Palatka is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 5.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,472 in 2020.

The median household income in Palatka is $32,021 with a poverty rate of 37.3%. The median age in Palatka is 35.3 years: 33.5 years for males, and 35.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.1 males.

11.1K
Total Population
1,104
Density (mi²)
99 0.9%
Growth

Palatka Population

Palatka Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,064990.9%
202510,965980.9%
202410,8671171.09%
202310,7501591.5%
202210,591390.37%
202110,552890.85%
202010,472540.52%
201910,418-1-0.01%
201810,419300.29%
201710,3891000.97%
201610,289500.49%
201510,239-22-0.21%
201410,261-59-0.57%
201310,320-81-0.78%
201210,401-98-0.93%
201110,499-84-0.79%
201010,583250.24%
200010,033-168-1.65%
199010,201260.26%
198010,1758659.29%
19709,310-1,718-15.58%
196011,0281,85220.18%
19509,1762,03628.52%
19407,1406409.85%
19306,5001,39827.4%
19205,1021,32335.01%
19103,77947814.48%
19003,3012628.62%
18903,03900%

Median Age

Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 35.7 years
Male: 33.5 years

Palatka Adults

There are 7,702 adults, (1,985 of whom are seniors) in Palatka.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,948 (55.8%)
Male: 4,702 (44.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palatka includes 46.46% Black or African American, 41.41% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American4,94846.46%
White4,41041.41%
Two or more races1,12610.57%
Other race840.79%
Native American500.47%
Asian320.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5865.5%
White3012.83%
Other race780.73%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American4,94846.46%
White4,10938.58%
Two or more races5405.07%
Native American500.47%
Asian320.3%
Other race60.06%

Palatka Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palatka 's average per capita income is $28,125. Household income levels show a median of $32,021. The poverty rate stands at 37.3%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$73,125-
Families$38,930$58,848
Households$32,021$48,109
Non Families$19,207$28,415

$28,125

Average Income

$32,021

Median Household Income

37.3%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)