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 205 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.6486,-81.6376 |
| Altitude | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Capital city | Palatka is capital of Putnam County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1821 (205 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:48:15 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 444 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Palatka is located at 29°38'55"N 81°38'15"W (29.6485800, -81.6375800).
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Weather
Partly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 1 to 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Ravine Gardens State Park
1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13863293721 | Website available
2Riverfront Park
100 Memorial Pkwy, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13863290107 | Website available
3Hog Waller Mud BOG & ATV
440 Co Rd 310, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13866438042 | Website available
4Project P.L.A.Y. Park
1837 FL-19, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
5Hank Bryan Park
450 South 14th Street,, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13863290100 | Website available
Where to Eat in Palatka
1Sonny's BBQ
425 FL-19, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13863284655 | Website available
2McDonald's
2627 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13863282092 | Website available
3Chili's Grill & Bar
1004 S State Rd 19, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13863284646 | Website available
4Huddle House
3909 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13863252558 | Website available
5Krystal
505 FL-19, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +19043289020 | Website available
Where to Stay in Palatka
1Quality Inn & Suites Riverfront
201 N 1st St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13865304061 | Website available
2Hampton Inn Palatka
100 Memorial Pkwy, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13865302420 | Website available
3Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palatka Northwest, an IHG Hotel
3813 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13863252500 | Website available
4River Crest Motel
295 US-17, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Palatka
1City of Palatka, City Hall
201 N 2nd St, Palatka, FL 32177 View details
Phone: +13863290100 | Website available
2Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program - Palatka
400 N, FL-19 Suite 33, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +18504885437 | Website available
3Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
1100 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Phone: +13863281503 | Website available
4Veterans Administration
Palatka, FL 32177, United States View details
Website available
People born in Palatka (24)
People born in Palatka, including professional wrestler Michelle McCool, musician George Tucker, United States Army general Joseph Stilwell, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Palatka, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137281 | Saint Johns River State College | Palatka (FL) | 32177 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Palatka, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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