East Palatka, FL Demographics

A map of East Palatka's Population by Race

East Palatka, Florida has an estimated population of 1,494, a decrease from the 1,573 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.6% White, 38.0% Black, 10.7% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Palatka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Palatka has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Palatka, that probability was 50.9% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Palatka is ranked the 727th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Palatka was ranked the 713th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Palatka's White Population

682 residents of East Palatka, or 45.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Palatka is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. East Palatka ranks 519th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palatka's White population has declined by an estimated 33.2%. White residents' share of East Palatka's population has decreased from 64.9% to 45.6%.

East Palatka is more White than neighboring Palatka (38.6% White), and Hastings (24.3% White). East Palatka is less White than neighboring Flagler Estates (62.3% White), Pomona Park (70.5% White), and Welaka (45.9% White).

East Palatka's Black Population

568 residents of East Palatka, or 38.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Palatka is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. East Palatka ranks 138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palatka's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.4%. Black residents' share of East Palatka's population has increased from 25.4% to 38.0%.

East Palatka is more Black than neighboring Flagler Estates (9.3% Black), Pomona Park (1.1% Black), and Welaka (37.2% Black). East Palatka is less Black than neighboring Palatka (46.5% Black), and Hastings (70.4% Black).

East Palatka's Asian Population

0 residents of East Palatka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Palatka is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. East Palatka ranks 843rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palatka's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Palatka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Palatka is less Asian than neighboring Palatka (0.3% Asian), and Pomona Park (0.3% Asian).

East Palatka's Hispanic Population

160 residents of East Palatka, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Palatka is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Palatka ranks 648th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palatka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.4%. Hispanic residents' share of East Palatka's population has increased from 7.2% to 10.7%.

East Palatka is more Hispanic than neighboring Palatka (9.1% Hispanic), Hastings (3.2% Hispanic), and Welaka (4.1% Hispanic). East Palatka is less Hispanic than neighboring Flagler Estates (17.4% Hispanic), and Pomona Park (22.4% Hispanic).

East Palatka's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of East Palatka, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Palatka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. East Palatka ranks 877th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palatka's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of East Palatka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

East Palatka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hastings (0% Native American/Other), Flagler Estates (0% Native American/Other), and Pomona Park (0% Native American/Other). East Palatka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palatka (0.5% Native American/Other), and Welaka (12.6% Native American/Other).

East Palatka's Multiracial Population

80 residents of East Palatka, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Palatka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Palatka ranks 809th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Palatka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 158.1%. Multiracial residents' share of East Palatka's population has increased from 2.0% to 5.4%.

East Palatka is more Multiracial than neighboring Palatka (5.1% Multiracial), Hastings (2.1% Multiracial), and Welaka (0.3% Multiracial). East Palatka is less Multiracial than neighboring Flagler Estates (10.9% Multiracial), and Pomona Park (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.