Palatka, FL Demographics
What is the population of Palatka?
There are 10,471 residents in Palatka, with a median age of 39.9. Of this, 47.18% are males and 52.82% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.81% of the resident pool in Palatka, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.07%. Additionally, 2.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,322 people in Palatka currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 10,471 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 4,940 | -1.9% |
| Female Population | 5,531 | 3.1% |
Male Population 47.18%
Female Population 52.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.9 | 6.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 9,928 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 321 | -34.1% |
| Not Citizen | 222 | 184.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 94.81%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.07%
Not Citizen 2.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 1,241 | 6.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 536 | -7.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 180 | -4.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,322 | -0.0% |
Moved from Same County 12.07%
Moved from Same State 5.21%
Moved from Different State 1.75%
Same House as Last Year 80.96%
What are the employment statistics in Palatka?
White-collar workers make up 76.15% of the working population in Palatka, while blue-collar employees account for 23.85%. There are also 288 entrepreneurs in Palatka (8.84% of the workforce); 2,279 workers employed in private companies (69.95%); and 414 people working in governmental institutions (12.71%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,481 | 7.1% |
| Blue Collar | 777 | 8.5% |
White Collar 76.15%
Blue Collar 23.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 288 | 20.0% |
| Private Companies | 2,279 | 4.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 414 | -9.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 277 | 69.9% |
Self Employees 8.84%
Private Companies 69.95%
Governmental Workers 12.71%
Not for Profit Companies 8.5%
How many households are there in Palatka?
There are a total of 4,317 households in Palatka, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 46.95% of these Palatka households, while non-family units account for the remaining 53.05%. Additionally, 28.17% of households have children and 71.83% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,317 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 2,027 | -3.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,290 | 6.1% |
Family Households 46.95%
Non-Family Households 53.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,216 | 12.5% |
| Households without Children | 3,101 | -2.7% |
Households with Children 28.17%
Households without Children 71.83%
What are the median and average incomes in Palatka?
The average annual household income in Palatka is $45,317, while the median household income sits at $30,945 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $41,427, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $26,250. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,782 and $27,911, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $45,317 | 17.6% |
| Median Household Income | $30,945 | 10.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | -12 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,946 | 4.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Palatka?
There are 4,667 housing units in Palatka, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1969. Of the 4,317 occupied housing units in Palatka, 48.69% are owner-occupied, while 51.31% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 43.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $134,500. In general, housing costs reach $775 per month in Palatka.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,667 | -0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 877 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 171 | -24.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 572 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 802 | -9.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 757 | -11.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 638 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 233 | -14.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 424 | 22.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 145 | -24.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 48 | 26.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,317 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,102 | 4.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,215 | -1.4% |
Owner Occupied 48.69%
Renter Occupied 51.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 921 | -0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,181 | 7.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $134,500 | 35.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $77,800 | 4.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $775 | 11.5% |
With Mortgage 43.82%
Without Mortgage 56.18%
What is the level of education in Palatka?
Approximately 61.71% of the population in Palatka holds a high school degree (that's 4,900 residents), while 19.95% have attained a college certificate (1,783 locals) and 5.58% have a bachelor's degree (443 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 237 | -15.4% |
| Some High School | 4,900 | 3.0% |
| Some College | 1,783 | -2.7% |
| Associate Degree | 378 | -10.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 443 | 7.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 398 | 12.1% |
No High School 2.98%
Some High School 61.71%
Some College 19.95%
Associate Degree 4.76%
Bachelor's Degree 5.58%
Graduate Degree 5.01%
What is the marital status of Palatka residents?
A total of 3,526 people in Palatka have never been married (which represents 43.64% of the total population), while 2,211 of them are wedded (27.36%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 308 (3.81%) and 1,374 (17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,526 | -4.3% |
| Married | 2,211 | 1.2% |
| Separated | 308 | -17.0% |
| Widowed | 969 | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 1,374 | 1,374.0% |
Never Married 43.64%
Married 27.36%
Separated 3.81%
Widowed 11.99%
Divorced 17%
What are the most common means of transportation in Palatka?
The top three means of transportation people in Palatka use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,862 residents commute by car, 80 prefer going to work by walking and 42 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,862 | 10.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 42 | 35.5% |
| Motorcycle | 23 | -28.1% |
| TaxiCab | 3 | -62.5% |
| Walk | 80 | 14.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Palatka by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.