Palatka, FL

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2019 Population

10,363

0.417% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

35.9

1.41% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

35.7%

0.429% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$26,881

2.69% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$75,200

3.71% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

3,450

0.375% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Palatka, FL had a population of 10.4k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $26,881. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Palatka, FL grew from 10,320 to 10,363, a 0.417% increase and its median household income grew from $26,177 to $26,881, a 2.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Palatka, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (41.5%), White (Hispanic) (6.24%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.67%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.984%). 0% of the households in Palatka, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.6% of the residents in Palatka, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Palatka, FL are Saint Johns River State College (1,261 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Palatka, FL was $75,200, and the homeownership rate was 43.6%. Most people in Palatka, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Palatka, FL was 1 car per household.

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

Diversity

Palatka, FL is home to a population of 10.4k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.73% of Palatka, FL residents were born outside of the country (490 people).

In 2019, there were 1.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.89k people) in Palatka, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 647 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Palatka, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.89k ± 639
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.3k ± 591
White (Hispanic)
647 ± 311

7.72%

Hispanic Population

800 people

7.72% of the people in Palatka, FL are hispanic (800 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.73%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

490 people

2.67%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

276 people

As of 2019, 4.73% of Palatka, FL residents (490 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Palatka, FL was 2.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 4.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 24.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Palatka, FL was 35.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Palatka, FL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Palatka, FL residents was 35.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
986,238 ± 23,800 people
Haiti
338,524 ± 14,168 people
Colombia
270,705 ± 12,691 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 986,238 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 338,524 and Colombia with 270,705.

Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

99.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.6% of Palatka, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Palatka, FL was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
223 ± 95
Gulf War (1990s)
102 ± 94
Gulf War (2001-)
69 ± 49

Palatka, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Palatka, FL is $26,881. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Palatka, FL was Census Tract 9502.02 with a value of $39,543, followed by Census Tract 9509 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $36,473 and $32,860.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,958. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Palatka, FL employs 3.45k people. The largest industries in Palatka, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (747 people), Accommodation & Food Services (416 people), and Retail Trade (389 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($61,389), Utilities ($59,063), and Public Administration ($55,000).

Wages

Median Household Income

$26,881

2019 value

± $3,085

2.69%

1 Year Growth

± 16%

Households in Palatka, FL have a median annual income of $26,881, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $26,177 in 2018, which represents a 2.69% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Palatka, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$62,717

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $882

$46,958

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $608

In 2019, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

Asian
$58,663 ± $3,508
White
$51,467 ± $590
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$41,471 ± $18,259

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2019, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00388% growth from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9502.02
Census Tract 9509
Census Tract 9506

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Palatka, FL was Census Tract 9502.02 with a value of $39,543, followed by Census Tract 9509 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $36,473 and $32,860.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

35.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Palatka, FL (3.56k out of 9.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
2,169 ± 406
White
1,329 ± 333
Hispanic
344 ± 175

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Palatka, FL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.45k

2019 Value

± 471

−0.375%

1 Year decline

± 19.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Palatka, FL declined at a rate of −0.375%, from 3.46k employees to 3.45k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Palatka, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (541 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (386 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (381 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Palatka, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Palatka, FL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (541 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (386 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (381 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Palatka, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.89 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (2.35 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.94 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Palatka, FL, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($93,203), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($77,955), and Production Occupations ($46,429).

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.45k

2019 Value

± 471

−0.375%

1 Year decline

± 19.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Palatka, FL declined at a rate of −0.375%, from 3.46k employees to 3.45k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Palatka, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (747 people), Accommodation & Food Services (416 people), and Retail Trade (389 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Palatka, FL, though some of these residents may live in Palatka, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Palatka, FL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (747 people), Accommodation & Food Services (416 people), and Retail Trade (389 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Palatka, FL has an unusually high number of Utilities (2.77 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.6 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.59 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Palatka, FL, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($61,389), Utilities ($59,063), and Public Administration ($55,000).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$60.7B
Electronics
$55.2B
Gasoline
$51.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $60.7B, followed by Electronics ($55.2B) and Gasoline ($51.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$583B

2018 Value in Florida

$1.45T

Projected 2045 Value in Florida

149% growth

In 2018, total outbound Florida trade was $583B. This is expected to increase 149% to $1.45T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.2B
Texas
$19.3B
California
$15B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.2B, followed by Texas with $19.3B and California and $15B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Putnam County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 66.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (30.5%), followed by Other (2.67%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Palatka, FL. Showing the available data for Putnam County, FL.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (30.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.67%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 66.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (30.5%), followed by Other (2.67%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Florida.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Putnam County, FL

66.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
82.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
81.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Florida colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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

In 2019, universities in Palatka, FL awarded 1,261 degrees. The student population of Palatka, FL is skewed towards women, with 2,740 male students and 4,652 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Palatka, FL are White (929 and 73.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (117 and 9.29%), Black or African American (103 and 8.17%), and Two or More Races (51 and 4.05%).

The largest universities in Palatka, FL by number of degrees awarded are Saint Johns River State College (1,261 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Palatka, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (659 and 52.3%), Registered Nursing (138 and 10.9%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (47 and 3.73%).

The median tuition cost in Palatka, FL for a public four year colleges is $2,067 for in-state students and $8,403 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
659 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
101 degree-majorss awarded
Technical Theatre Design & Technology
21 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Palatka, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 659 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Palatka, FL according to their major.

Universities

Saint Johns River State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,261 degrees awarded

$2,067

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Palatka, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Johns River State College with 1,261 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

424

Degrees Awarded to Men

837

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 424 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Palatka, FL, which is 0.507 times less than the 837 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Palatka, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
929 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American
103 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Palatka, FL was White students. These 929 degrees mean that there were 7.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 117 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Palatka, FL was $75,200 in 2019, which is 0.313 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $78,100 to $75,200, a 3.71% decrease. The homeownership rate in Palatka, FL is 43.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Palatka, FL have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Palatka, FL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$75,200

2019 Median

± $7,818

$78,100

2018 Median

± $9,575

In 2019, the median property value in Palatka, FL declined from to $75,200 from the previous year's value of $78,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Palatka, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Palatka, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $60k - $70k range.

Household Income

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

$26,881

Median Household Income

± $3,085

4.16k

Number of Households

± 525

In 2019, the median household income of the 4.16k households in Palatka, FL grew to $26,881 from the previous year's value of $26,177.

The following chart displays the households in 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Palatka, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Palatka, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

43.6%

2019 Homeownership

48.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 43.6% of the housing units in Palatka, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Palatka, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Palatka, FL have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% of the workforce in Palatka, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.4%)
Carpooled (5.86%)
Worked At Home (3.38%)

In 2019, 84.4% of workers in Palatka, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.86%) and those who worked at home (3.38%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Palatka, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Palatka, FL have 1 car, followed by false.

Health

85.8% of the population of Palatka, FL has health coverage, with 17.5% on employee plans, 42% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 9.89% on non-group plans, and 2.59% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, FL see 2392 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.18% increase from the previous year (2296 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3922 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1586 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Putnam County, FL.

2,392 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Putnam County, FL

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, FL see an average of 2,392 patients per year. This represents a 4.18% increase from the previous year (2,296 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

14.2%

Uninsured

17.5%

Employer Coverage

42%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

9.89%

Non-Group

2.59%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Palatka, FL declined by 9.41% from 15.7% to 14.2%.

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