Palatka, FL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

73,252

0.668% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

45.1

0.222% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

23.6%

4.89% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$37,670

5.67% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$89,100

5.44% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

25,868

3.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Palatka, FL had a population of 73.3k people with a median age of 45.1 and a median household income of $37,670. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Palatka, FL grew from 72,766 to 73,252, a 0.668% increase and its median household income grew from $35,649 to $37,670, a 5.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Palatka, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16%), White (Hispanic) (8.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.46%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.613%). 0% of the households in Palatka, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.5% 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 $89,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%. Most people in Palatka, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Palatka, FL was 2 cars per household.

Palatka, FL borders Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL, Gainesville, FL, Jacksonville, FL, and Ocala, FL.

United States Florida

Diversity

Palatka, FL is home to a population of 73.3k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 12% of Palatka, FL residents were born outside of the country (8.78k people).

In 2019, there were 4.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.4k people) in Palatka, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.45k 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)
52.4k ± 25
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.7k ± 246
White (Hispanic)
6.45k ± 405

9.99%

Hispanic Population

7.32k people

9.99% of the people in Palatka, FL are hispanic (7.32k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.78k people

3.77%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.74k people

As of 2019, 12% of Palatka, FL residents (8.78k 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 3.77%, 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

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Palatka, FL was 45.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Palatka, FL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Palatka, FL residents was 45.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA 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

97.5%

2019 Citizenship

97.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.5% 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 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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
2,927 ± 318
Gulf War (1990s)
997 ± 261
Gulf War (2001-)
750 ± 180

Palatka, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.94 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 $37,670. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Palatka, FL was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $90,356, followed by Clay County, FL and Collier County, FL, with respective values of $76,687 and $76,025.

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 25.9k people. The largest industries in Palatka, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,709 people), Retail Trade (3,330 people), and Construction (3,187 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,297), Finance & Insurance ($52,545), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,892).

Wages

Median Household Income

$37,670

2019 value

± $2,268

5.67%

1 Year Growth

± 6.91%

Households in Palatka, FL have a median annual income of $37,670, 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 $35,649 in 2018, which represents a 5.67% 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 MSA 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 MSA 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)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Palatka, FL was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $90,356, followed by Clay County, FL and Collier County, FL, with respective values of $76,687 and $76,025.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Palatka, FL (16.9k out of 71.8k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

White
11,878 ± 803
Black
4,373 ± 525
Hispanic
2,412 ± 369

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

25.9k

2019 Value

± 1,209

3.53%

1 Year growth

± 6.55%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Palatka, FL grew at a rate of 3.53%, from 25k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Palatka, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,067 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,564 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,560 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 (3,067 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,564 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,560 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Palatka, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.89 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.96 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.79 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Palatka, FL, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($59,500), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($54,954), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($54,423).

Industries

Employment by Industries

25.9k

2019 Value

± 1,209

3.53%

1 Year growth

± 6.55%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Palatka, FL grew at a rate of 3.53%, from 25k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Palatka, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,709 people), Retail Trade (3,330 people), and Construction (3,187 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 (3,709 people), Retail Trade (3,330 people), and Construction (3,187 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Palatka, FL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.54 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.65 times), and Construction (1.89 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Palatka, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($74,297), Finance & Insurance ($52,545), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,892).

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 Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 49% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.2%). 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 Florida.

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 (49%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.8%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.2%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 49% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.2%).

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 Florida

49% 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 $89,100 in 2019, which is 0.37 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $84,500 to $89,100, a 5.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Palatka, FL is 70.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Palatka, FL have an average commute time of 29.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Palatka, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$89,100

2019 Median

± $4,747

$84,500

2018 Median

± $2,843

In 2019, the median property value in Palatka, FL grew to to $89,100 from the previous year's value of $84,500.

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 $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$37,670

Median Household Income

± $2,268

28.9k

Number of Households

± 1,234

In 2019, the median household income of the 28.9k households in Palatka, FL grew to $37,670 from the previous year's value of $35,649.

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

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 range.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

2019 Homeownership

73%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 70.7% of the housing units in Palatka, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher 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

29.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Palatka, FL have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.95% 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 (81%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (4.58%)

In 2019, 81% of workers in Palatka, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (4.58%).

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

2 cars

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 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

84% of the population of Palatka, FL has health coverage, with 25.3% on employee plans, 26.5% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 2.96% 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 Florida see 1385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.435% increase from the previous year (1379 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1645 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 592 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 state level. Showing data for Florida.

1,385 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,385 patients per year. This represents a 0.435% increase from the previous year (1,379 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida 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

16%

Uninsured

25.3%

Employer Coverage

26.5%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

2.96%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Palatka, FL declined by 0.115% from 16% to 16%.

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.