Palatka, FL Demographics

A map of Palatka's Population by Race

Palatka, Florida has an estimated population of 10,650, a slight increase from the 10,446 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.5% Black, 38.6% White, 9.1% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palatka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palatka has become 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 Palatka, that probability was 60.5% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palatka is ranked the 332nd 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). Palatka was ranked the 331st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palatka's White Population

4,109 residents of Palatka, or 38.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palatka is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Palatka ranks 769th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatka's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Palatka's population has increased from 37.9% to 38.6%.

Palatka is more White than neighboring Hastings (24.3% White). Palatka is less White than neighboring East Palatka (45.6% White), Pomona Park (70.5% White), Welaka (45.9% White), and Flagler Estates (62.3% White).

Palatka's Black Population

4,948 residents of Palatka, or 46.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palatka is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Palatka ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatka's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of Palatka's population has decreased from 49.4% to 46.5%.

Palatka is more Black than neighboring East Palatka (38% Black), Pomona Park (1.1% Black), Welaka (37.2% Black), and Flagler Estates (9.3% Black). Palatka is less Black than neighboring Hastings (70.4% Black).

Palatka's Asian Population

32 residents of Palatka, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palatka is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Palatka ranks 630th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatka's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.4%. Asian residents' share of Palatka's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Palatka is more Asian than neighboring East Palatka (0% Asian), Welaka (0% Asian), Hastings (0% Asian), and Flagler Estates (0% Asian).

Palatka's Hispanic Population

965 residents of Palatka, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palatka is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Palatka ranks 630th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Palatka's population has increased from 7.7% to 9.1%.

Palatka is more Hispanic than neighboring Welaka (4.1% Hispanic), and Hastings (3.2% Hispanic). Palatka is less Hispanic than neighboring East Palatka (10.7% Hispanic), Pomona Park (22.4% Hispanic), and Flagler Estates (17.4% Hispanic).

Palatka's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Palatka, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palatka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Palatka ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palatka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Palatka is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Palatka (0.3% Native American/Other), Pomona Park (0% Native American/Other), Hastings (0% Native American/Other), and Flagler Estates (0% Native American/Other). Palatka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Welaka (12.6% Native American/Other).

Palatka's Multiracial Population

540 residents of Palatka, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palatka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Palatka ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palatka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 63.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Palatka's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.1%.

Palatka is more Multiracial than neighboring Welaka (0.3% Multiracial), and Hastings (2.1% Multiracial). Palatka is less Multiracial than neighboring East Palatka (5.4% Multiracial), Pomona Park (5.8% Multiracial), and Flagler Estates (10.9% 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.