Palatka is a city located in Putnam County Florida. Palatka has a 2024 population of 10,814. It is also the county seat of Putnam County. Palatka is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 3.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,476 in 2020.
The average household income in Palatka is $45,317 with a poverty rate of 28.98%. The median age in Palatka is 39.9 years: 34.7 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palatka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,329 | 50.89% |
| Black or African American | 4,250 | 40.59% |
| Two or more races | 688 | 6.57% |
| Asian | 118 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.66% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,317 | 2.28 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 2,290 | 1.17 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Female | 1,058 | 3.58 | 27.1 | 72.9 |
| Married | 779 | 3.31 | 89 | 11 |
| Male | 190 | 4.11 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
48.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,300 | 18.49% |
| Associates Degree | 321 | 4.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 443 | 6.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 398 | 5.66% |
| High School Graduate | 2,898 | 41.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 208 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 1,462 | 20.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,694 | 3,128 | 579 |
| Black | 2,723 | 2,067 | 174 |
| Hispanic | 402 | 152 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 299 | 71 | 18 |
| Asian | 118 | 90 | 5 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 15 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 27.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,929 | $58,688 | $32,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,303 | $76,288 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,490 | $34,074 | $27,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,811 | $32,806 | $23,529 |
| Overall | $28,301 | $37,827 | $24,848 |
| Some College | $23,662 | $45,208 | $22,205 |
$28,301
Average Earnings
$37,827
Average Male
$24,848
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94% of Palatka residents speak only English, while 6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,116 | 1,808 | 43.93% |
| White | 4,746 | 1,026 | 21.62% |
| Hispanic | 746 | 122 | 16.35% |
| Multiple | 670 | 51 | 7.61% |
| Asian | 118 | 3 | 2.54% |
28.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.56%
Male Poverty Rate
28.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palatka is Black, with 43.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palatka is Asian, with 2.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.82% |
| Some College | 17.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.14% |
| Female Employed | 14.13% |
| Male Employed | 9.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,513 | $53,710 |
| Households | $30,945 | $45,317 |
| Married Families | $70,662 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,190 | $33,281 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.0%
Male Marriage Rate
22.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
460
Number of Veterans
415
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 181 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 35 to 54 | 136 |
| 75+ | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 329 | 7.8% |
| Black | 104 | 3.33% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 6.59% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.93%
Born in Palatka
95.72%
Native Born
4.28%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
95.72% of Palatka residents were born in the United States, with 66.93% having been born in Florida. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,237 | 84 | 0.75% |
| 2028 | 11,153 | 85 | 0.77% |
| 2027 | 11,068 | 85 | 0.77% |
| 2026 | 10,983 | 84 | 0.77% |
| 2025 | 10,899 | 85 | 0.79% |
| 2024 | 10,814 | 84 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 10,730 | 136 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 10,594 | 38 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 10,556 | 80 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 10,476 | 58 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 10,418 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 10,419 | 30 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 10,389 | 100 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 10,289 | 50 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 10,239 | -22 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 10,261 | -59 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 10,320 | -81 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 10,401 | -98 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 10,499 | -84 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 10,583 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,033 | -168 | -1.65% |
| 1990 | 10,201 | 26 | 0.26% |
| 1980 | 10,175 | 865 | 9.29% |
| 1970 | 9,310 | -1,718 | -15.58% |
| 1960 | 11,028 | 1,852 | 20.18% |
| 1950 | 9,176 | 2,036 | 28.52% |
| 1940 | 7,140 | 640 | 9.85% |
| 1930 | 6,500 | 1,398 | 27.4% |
| 1920 | 5,102 | 1,323 | 35.01% |
| 1910 | 3,779 | 478 | 14.48% |
| 1900 | 3,301 | 262 | 8.62% |
| 1890 | 3,039 | -8,198 | -72.96% |