Palatka, Florida
Palatka: County seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States
About
Palatka is a city located in the county of Putnam in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,558 and a population density of 448 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,457 inhabitants.
The city was created 203 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Palatka
| Population : | 10,457 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Putnam County |
| Postal code : | 32177–32178 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 386 |
| Area : | 23.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Capital city : | Palatka is capital of Putnam County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1821 (203 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:18:56 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 444 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palatka is located at 29°38'55"N 81°38'15"W (29.6485800, -81.6375800).
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Official website of Palatka
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Palatka decreased by 0.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,558 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,508 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,410 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,327 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,266 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,244 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,292 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,392 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,437 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,451 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,457 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 239,798 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 216,285 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 256,684 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 216,290 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 47.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 19.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 42.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 21.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,891 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 38.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $177,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,661 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $617 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,146 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 85,284 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.80 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 21.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 795,780 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,276,858 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,150,812 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,776,288 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,188 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,868 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,448 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 22,175 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,030 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,569 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,389 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,432 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,631 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 19,141 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,227.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 67.02 |
Best Things to Do in Palatka
1 Ravine Gardens State Park
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2 Riverfront Park
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Where ot Eat in Palatka
1 Sonny's BBQ
425 FL-19, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 McDonald's
2627 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Chili's Grill & Bar
1004 S State Rd 19, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Huddle House
3909 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Krystal
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Where to Stay in Palatka
1 Quality Inn & Suites Riverfront
201 N 1st St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hampton Inn Palatka
100 Memorial Pkwy, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palatka Northwest, an IHG Hotel
3813 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 River Crest Motel
295 US-17, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Palatka
1 City of Palatka, City Hall
201 N 2nd St, Palatka, FL 32177 ➦ Show Map
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2 Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program - Palatka
400 N, FL-19 Suite 33, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
1100 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Veterans Administration
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People born in Palatka (24)
People born in Palatka, including professional wrestler Michelle McCool, musician George Tucker, United States Army general Joseph Stilwell, .
List
- Terri Runnels (American professional wrestler, professional wrestling manager, television host and model) she was born in 05/10/1966
- Charles Sharon (American football player) he was born in 04/04/1983
- Clayton Beauford (American football player) he was born in 01/03/1963
- Earl Leggett (American football player (1933-2008)) he was born in 05/03/1933
- Jarvis Williams (All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive back, safety (1965-2010)) he was born in 16/05/1965
- John Crawford (American Iraq War veteran and writer)
- John Henry Lloyd (American baseball player) he was born in 25/04/1884
- Kevis Coley (American football player) he was born in 23/06/1982
- Le'Andria Johnson (singer-songwriter) she was born in 23/01/1983
- Steven Douglas Merryday (American judge) he was born in 02/11/1950
- Willie Offord (American football player) he was born in 22/12/1978
- John L. Williams (American football player, running back, fullback) he was born in 23/11/1964
- Fred Hengeveld (American college basketball and baseball coach; minor league baseball player) he was born in 23/03/1897
- Odell Barnes (American businessman) he was born in 20/04/1952
- A.C. Leonard (American-football player (1992-)) he was born in 15/01/1992
- Camellia Johnson (American opera singer) she was born in 15/09/1953
- David Ray Campbell he was born in 01/07/1954
- Bobby Payne (American politician from Florida) he was born in 16/05/1958
Schools in Palatka
College & universities near Palatka, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137281 | Saint Johns River State College | Palatka (FL) | 32177 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Palatka, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK | Palatka | 220 North 11th Street | RAIL |
| WDO | Waldo, Florida | 14648 NE 147th Avenue | BUS |
| GNF | Gainesville, Florida | 201 East University Ave. | BUS |
| OCA | Ocala, Florida | 531 Northeast First Ave | BUS |
| DLD | DeLand | 2491 Old New York Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Palatka
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palatka Post Office | Palatka (FL) | 32177 |
Other cities in Putnam County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Putnam County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Palatka | 1,654 | Census-designated place in Putnam County, Florida |
| Crescent City | 1,535 | City in Florida, United States |
| Interlachen | 1,477 | City in Putnam County, Florida, United States of America |
| Pomona Park | 927 | Town in Putnam County, Florida, United States |
| Welaka | 719 | City in Putnam County, Florida, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Palatka distances to largest Florida cities
