Palatka, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Putnam County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
10,558
Population
1,072/sq mi density
$33,628
Median Income
$19,217 per capita
$112,300
Home Value
$210,629 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
277
Violent Crime/100K
3,707 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$33,628 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$112,300 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
10,558
Census 2023
Population Density
1,072
per square mile
Land Area
9.1
square miles (23.5 km²)
Median Age
37.0 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 44.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
46.8%
Black
44.7%
Hispanic
8.8%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.4%
Spanish
6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.1%
Veterans
6.5%
8% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.9%
45% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.8%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.2%
42% above 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 | 10,558 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,072 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.7% |
| Female | 55.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.8% |
| Black or African American | 44.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.1% |
| Veterans | 6.5% |
| Disability | 18.9% |
| Health Insurance | 87.8% |
| Uninsured | 12.2% |
| Broadband Access | 81.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.480 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |