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.

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Location of Palatka on Florida map.

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 : 11:13:06 (21st November 2024)
Density : 444 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.97% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Palatka is located at 29°38'55"N 81°38'15"W (29.6485800, -81.6375800).

Palatka map

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%

Palatka zip code is 32177. County name: Putnam, County fips: 12107

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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

Rating: 4.7 (1620)

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Ravine Gardens State Park

2 Riverfront Park

Rating: 4.6 (1157)

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Riverfront Park

3 Hog Waller Mud BOG & ATV

Rating: 4.9 (589)

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Hog Waller Mud BOG & ATV

4 Project P.L.A.Y. Park

Rating: 4.5 (277)

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Project P.L.A.Y. Park

5 Hank Bryan Park

Rating: 3.9 (140)

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Hank Bryan Park

Where ot Eat in Palatka

1 Sonny's BBQ

Rating: 4.2 (1521)

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Sonny's BBQ

2 McDonald's

Rating: 3.4 (1469)

2627 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map

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McDonald's

3 Chili's Grill & Bar

Rating: 4.1 (1438)

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Chili's Grill & Bar

4 Huddle House

Rating: 4 (1386)

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Huddle House

5 Krystal

Rating: 3.4 (949)

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Krystal

Where to Stay in Palatka

1 Quality Inn & Suites Riverfront

Rating: 4 (555)

201 N 1st St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map

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Quality Inn & Suites Riverfront

2 Hampton Inn Palatka

Rating: 4.3 (428)

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Hampton Inn Palatka

3 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palatka Northwest, an IHG Hotel

Rating: 4.5 (294)

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palatka Northwest, an IHG Hotel

4 River Crest Motel

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Other Places in Palatka

1 City of Palatka, City Hall

Rating: 3 (8)

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City of Palatka, City Hall

2 Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program - Palatka

Rating: 1 (2)

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Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program - Palatka

3 Putnam County Chamber of Commerce

Rating: 5 (1)

1100 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States ➦ Show Map

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Putnam County Chamber of Commerce

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