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East Palatka

Florida · 1,654 residents · 3.18 sq mi
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East Palatka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,333. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,200. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,654
−3%since 2000
from 1,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
520 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Palatka
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,333
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,271
−12%since 2000
from $18,478 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services13.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+251%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(998)
Black36.8%(629)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(41)
Asian1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(1,086)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(917)
Black32%(529)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(173)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score70.7%(1,169)
Diversity Score
71
+11%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+106%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
Female
35.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Palatka, Florida?

East Palatka, Florida has about 1,654 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Palatka, Florida?

The typical household in East Palatka, Florida earns about $28,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Palatka, Florida expensive?

In East Palatka, Florida, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in East Palatka, Florida?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Palatka, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Palatka, Florida?

About 32.0% of people in East Palatka, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Palatka, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, East Palatka, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 425 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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