Palatka, FL Demographics
A map of Palatka's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 5,163 | 49.4% |
White | 3,963 | 37.9% |
Hispanic | 805 | 7.7% |
Multiracial | 331 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 99 | 0.9% |
Asian | 85 | 0.8% |
Palatka, Florida had a population of 10,446 in 2020. It was 37.9% White, 49.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palatka, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Palatka is the 331st most populous. 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's White Population
3,963 residents of Palatka identify as White, or 37.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Palatka less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palatka is ranked #769 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Palatka is less White than neighboring East Palatka (64.9% White), Pomona Park (66.1% White), Welaka (69.6% White), Hastings (44.2% White), and Flagler Estates (83.7% White).
Palatka's Black Population
5,163 residents of Palatka identify as Black, or 49.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palatka considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palatka is ranked #57 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Palatka is more Black than neighboring East Palatka (25.4% Black), Pomona Park (7.4% Black), Welaka (17.2% Black), Hastings (45% Black), and Flagler Estates (4.2% Black).
Palatka's Asian Population
85 residents of Palatka identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palatka roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palatka is ranked #622 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Palatka is more Asian than neighboring East Palatka (0.3% Asian), Pomona Park (0.3% Asian), Welaka (0.3% Asian), Hastings (0.1% Asian), and Flagler Estates (0.2% Asian).
Palatka's Hispanic Population
805 residents of Palatka identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palatka less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palatka is ranked #629 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Palatka is more Hispanic than neighboring East Palatka (7.2% Hispanic), Welaka (7.6% Hispanic), and Hastings (6.1% Hispanic). Palatka is less Hispanic than neighboring Pomona Park (20.3% Hispanic), and Flagler Estates (7.8% Hispanic).
Palatka's Native American/Other Population
99 residents of Palatka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palatka roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palatka is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Palatka is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Palatka (0.3% Native American/Other), Welaka (0.7% Native American/Other), Hastings (0.5% Native American/Other), and Flagler Estates (0.6% Native American/Other). Palatka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pomona Park (1.7% Native American/Other).
Palatka's Multiracial Population
331 residents of Palatka identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palatka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Palatka is ranked #584 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Palatka is more Multiracial than neighboring East Palatka (2% Multiracial). Palatka is less Multiracial than neighboring Pomona Park (4.3% Multiracial), Welaka (4.6% Multiracial), Hastings (4.1% Multiracial), and Flagler Estates (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.