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Palatka

Florida · 10,872 residents (2025 est.) · 9.853 sq mi
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Palatka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,021. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,500. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,650
+6%since 2000
from 10,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,081 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,872 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,021
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,129 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,076
+77%since 2000
from $11,351 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−1%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
49.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+63%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(4,762)
Black48.2%(4,840)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(284)
Asian0.4%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.5%(6,667)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(4,109)
Black46.5%(4,948)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(965)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other5.6%(596)
Diversity Score78%(8,306)
Diversity Score
78
+17%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+29.7 ptssince 2017
from 51.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palatka, Florida?

Palatka, Florida has about 10,650 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palatka, Florida?

The typical household in Palatka, Florida earns about $32,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palatka, Florida expensive?

In Palatka, Florida, the median home is worth about $150,500, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Palatka, Florida?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Palatka, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palatka, Florida?

About 37.3% of people in Palatka, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palatka, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Palatka, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 449 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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