East Palatka, FL

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2023 Population

1,536

4.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.3

0.506% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

25.5%

8.92% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$72,153

14.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$240,100

14.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

425

4.49% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, East Palatka, FL had a population of 1.54k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $72,153. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of East Palatka, FL grew from 1,465 to 1,536, a 4.85% increase and its median household income grew from $63,047 to $72,153, a 14.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Palatka, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.41%).

None of the households in East Palatka, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in East Palatka, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in East Palatka, FL was $240,100, and the homeownership rate was 81.7%.

Most people in East Palatka, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 48.8 minutes. The average car ownership in East Palatka, FL was N/A per household.

United States Florida Putnam County, FL Palatka, FL Putnam & St. Johns (South) Counties PUMA, FL

Population & Diversity

East Palatka, FL is home to a population of 1.54k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.651% of East Palatka, FL residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

In 2023, there were 1.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (792 people) in East Palatka, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 573 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 67 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of East Palatka, FL residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in East Palatka, FL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in East Palatka, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Palatka, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
792 ± 321
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
573 ± 162
Two+ (Hispanic)
67 ± 84.3

6.77%

Hispanic Population

104 people

6.77% of the people in East Palatka, FL are hispanic (104 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in East Palatka, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

0.651%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

0.478%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

As of 2023, 0.651% of East Palatka, FL residents (10 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Palatka, FL was 0.478%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in East Palatka, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
68 ± 56
Gulf War (1990s)
9 ± 20
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 26

East Palatka, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 7.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of East Palatka, FL employs 425 people. The largest industries in East Palatka, FL are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

425

2023 Value

± 241

−4.49%

1 Year decline

± 82.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in East Palatka, FL declined at a rate of −4.49%, from 445 employees to 425 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Palatka, FL, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Palatka, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

425

2023 Value

± 241

−4.49%

1 Year decline

± 82.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in East Palatka, FL declined at a rate of −4.49%, from 445 employees to 425 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Palatka, FL, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Palatka, FL, though some of these residents may live in East Palatka, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,901

Median earning men ± $213,421

$24,894

Median earning women ± $35,613

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,942).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,308).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for East Palatka, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in East Palatka, FL was $240,100 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $210,400 to $240,100, a 14.1% increase. The homeownership rate in East Palatka, FL is 81.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in East Palatka, FL have an average commute time of 48.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Palatka, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Housing

Property

$240,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$139,173

$365

Median Property Taxes

±$172

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Palatka, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in East Palatka, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.7%

Homeownership

2023

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.7% of the housing units in East Palatka, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in East Palatka, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9510

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in East Palatka, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,153

Median Household Income

± $22,772

447

Number of Households

± 189

In 2023, the median household income of the 447 households in East Palatka, FL grew to $72,153 from the previous year's value of $63,047.

The following chart displays the households in East Palatka, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for East Palatka, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Worked At Home (24.2%)
Carpooled (0%)

In 2023, 75.8% of workers in East Palatka, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.2%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

48.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Palatka, FL have a longer commute time (48.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.52% of the workforce in East Palatka, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in East Palatka, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in East Palatka, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Palatka, FL have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Palatka, FL (273 out of 1.07k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 16 - 17 and then Males 12 - 14.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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In N/A, N/A had the highest N/A in the nation, at N/A. N/A has the second highest (N/A), followed by N/A (N/A).

The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

93.7% of the population of East Palatka, FL has health coverage, with 21.5% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 32.9% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, FL see 2580 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.86% increase from the previous year (2484 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3371 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1399 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,580 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Putnam County, FL

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, FL see an average of 2,580 patients per year. This represents a 3.86% increase from the previous year (2,484 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Putnam County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.4% under 18 years, 7.58% between 18 and 34 years, 20.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 40.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.27%

Uninsured

21.5%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

32.9%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Palatka, FL declined by 1.01% from 6.33% to 6.27%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Palatka, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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