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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Palatka Micro

Palatka, FL · 1 counties · 70,423 residents · 728.354 sq mi
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Palatka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,180. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,100. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

70,423
+8%since 1990
from 65,070 in 1990
1990 – 2025
97 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 89 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+9%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
64K67K70K73K76K1990201020202024Palatka
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,180
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,155 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,603
+55%since 1990
from $10,079 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$384
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
80.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
20.0% rent
1.9
−22%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(52,010)
Black18.6%(12,077)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,495)
Asian0.4%(258)
Diversity Score44.5%(28,952)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(53,087)
Black16.9%(11,898)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(4,168)
Asian0.4%(294)
Diversity Score47.8%(33,687)
48
+8%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−5%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palatka, FL?

Palatka, FL has about 70,423 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palatka, FL?

The typical household in Palatka, FL earns about $28,180 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palatka, FL expensive?

In Palatka, FL, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Palatka, FL?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Palatka, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palatka, FL?

About 20.9% of people in Palatka, FL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palatka, FL grown since 1990?

Yes, Palatka, FL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,353 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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