City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

Palatka, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Palatka - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,558
Residents
$33,628
Median income
$112,300
Median home
$1,155
Median rent (state)

Palatka - the verdict

Palatka ranks in the 4th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

4th
percentile, household income
14th
percentile, home value
33rd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Palatka, FL

10,558 people live in Palatka, Florida - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $33,628 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 29.4%. Typical homes in Palatka are valued around $112,300, and the median resident age is 37.0 years. About 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 39.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Palatka (No Permits), per Census BPS data.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Florida scores 103.4 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,155 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Florida's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 79.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

10,558 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$33,628 /yr

Poverty 29.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Palatka compare to other US cities?

Where Palatka sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 4% higher than other cities
Home value 14% pricier than other cities
Median rent 33% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Palatka against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Palatka's strongest outlier among Florida cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Palatka ranks #37 - the 96th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Palatka only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#883 of 903
2nd percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#873 of 930
6th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#836 of 894
6th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#37 of 930
96th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#788 of 930
15th percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

4thIncome percentile

4th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Palatka's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$112,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 86% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Palatka $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Palatka, FL Palatka, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Palatka, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Palatka, FL median $33,628/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Palatka, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Palatka, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 29.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 39.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,558
Median Income
$33,628
Median Home Value
$112,300
Median Age
37.0
Poverty Rate
29.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,400 residents10,600 residents10,800 residents11,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,449 residents 10,872 residents ▲ +4.0%
Palatka's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
80.9%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
1.6%
Walk
2.7%
Work from Home
4.9%

Based on 3,132 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Palatka sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,155/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
79.7 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Memphis
10,626 people
Milton
10,485 people
Alachua
10,638 people
Lighthouse Point
10,463 people
Pine Ridge CDP (Citrus County)
10,676 people
Pine Castle
10,429 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Palatka's 10,558 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Maryville, MO
10,556 people
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO
10,562 people
Smithville, MO
10,552 people
Bellmead, TX
10,550 people
Monroe, WI
10,568 people
Little Canada, MN
10,546 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Palatka's $33,628 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

North San Pedro, TX
$33,622 median income
Jeffersonville, OH
$33,636 median income
Owensville, OH
$33,636 median income
Waresboro, GA
$33,616 median income
Harrison, GA
$33,641 median income
Richwood, WV
$33,614 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Palatka, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Palatka, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 46.8% 44.7% 7.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.8% White 46.8% Black or African American 44.7% Asian 0.2% American Indian 0.8% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.6% Two or more races 7.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Palatka compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Palatka (this city) 10,558 $33,628
Memphis 10,626 $71,967
Milton 10,485 $72,676
Alachua 10,638 $78,526
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Palatka, FL?

What is the population of Palatka, FL? +

The population of Palatka, FL stands at 10,558 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Palatka, FL? +

Median annual household income in Palatka runs $33,628, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Palatka? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Palatka; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Palatka, FL? +

A typical home in Palatka is worth $112,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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