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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palatka

Florida · 10,201 residents · 9.853 sq mi
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Palatka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,800. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,201
+2%vs 2000
vs 10,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,035 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Palatka
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,579
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,129 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,989
−30%vs 2000
vs $11,351 in 2000
US average: $14,340
36.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$234
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $336 in 2000
US average: $450
51.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.2% in 2000
48.1% rent
2.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(5,377)
Black46.9%(4,783)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(41)
Diversity Score64.5%(6,584)
65
−3%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.2%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palatka, Florida?

Palatka, Florida has about 10,201 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palatka, Florida?

The typical household in Palatka, Florida earns about $14,579 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 $39,800, and the typical rent is about $234 a month.

How educated are people in Palatka, Florida?

About 9.0% 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 36.5% of people in Palatka, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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