East Palatka, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Putnam County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,536
Population
483/sq mi density
$72,153
Median Income
$47,900 per capita
$240,100
Home Value
$271,681 Zillow
$1,057
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,153 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$240,100 home value, $1,057/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,536
Census 2023
Population Density
483
per square mile
Land Area
4.5
square miles (11.6 km²)
Median Age
39.3 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
64.8%
Male
35.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 37.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
51.6%
Black
37.3%
Hispanic
6.8%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.6%
Spanish
5.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.7%
Veterans
6.4%
7% above US avg (6%)
Disability
6.1%
53% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.7%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.3%
27% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.480
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,536 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 483 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 64.8% |
| Female | 35.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.6% |
| Black or African American | 37.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.7% |
| Veterans | 6.4% |
| Disability | 6.1% |
| Health Insurance | 93.7% |
| Uninsured | 6.3% |
| Broadband Access | 73.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.480 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |