Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Palatka, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,650

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

46.5%4,948

White

38.6%4,109

Hispanic/Latino

9.1%965

Two or More

5.1%540

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%50

Asian

0.3%32

Other

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%487

High School Diploma

29.6%1,995

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%382

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%1,030

Associate's Degree

9.3%626

Bachelor's Degree

5.5%369

Master's Degree

3.8%258

Professional Degree

0%1

Doctorate

1.3%90

HS or Higher

77.7%

BA or Higher

10.7%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,500

Median Renti

$901

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.8%2,155

Renter-Occupied

49.2%2,091

Total Units

4,574

Homeownership

50.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

17%366

$50K–$100K

13.9%299

$100K–$150K

18.8%406

$150K–$200K

19.5%420

$200K–$300K

19.5%420

$300K–$500K

6.4%138

$500K–$1M

3.9%84

$1M+

1%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

495

$500–$750

413

$750–$1,000

272

$1,000–$1,250

225

$1,250–$1,500

344

$1,500–$2,000

275

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%38

2010–2019

2.5%113

2000–2009

12.9%588

1990–1999

10.5%478

1980–1989

14.2%650

1970–1979

15.7%717

1960–1969

10%459

1950–1959

14.8%676

1940–1949

3.9%177

1939 or earlier

14.8%678

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.8%3,303

Utility Gas

21.7%921

No Fuel

0.5%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$32,021

Mean Household Incomei

$48,109

Per Capita Incomei

$20,076

Poverty Ratei

35.6%

Unemploymenti

9.3%

Labor Forcei

3,723

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

15.5%659

$10K–$15K

8.9%378

$15K–$20K

9.3%393

$20K–$25K

6.6%282

$25K–$30K

4.8%204

$30K–$35K

7.8%332

$35K–$40K

4.4%186

$40K–$45K

4.2%179

$45K–$50K

2.8%121

$50K–$60K

6.5%276

$60K–$75K

6.8%289

$75K–$100K

11%465

$100K–$125K

2.9%123

$125K–$150K

5.1%216

$150K–$200K

1.4%58

$200K+

2%85

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

977

Residentsi

2,033

Avg. Tenant Renti

$373/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

45 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing420 homes98% occupied$351/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers299 homes68% occupied$455/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8258 homes79% occupied$313/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $32,021/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

65.7%

Very low income$10K–$16K/yr

24.9%

Low income$16K–$26K/yr

7.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $26K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

79.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72.2% of subsidized households are minority

14.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4224%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,284

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,378

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

617(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.5%Insured

13.5%Uninsured