Palatka
City in Putnam County, Florida
Palatka is a city in Putnam County, Florida, with 10,446 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Palatka, 4.4 miles E.
- 10,446residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 10.1 sq miland area · 26.2 km²
- 1,031 / sq mipopulation density
- 32177ZIP code
About Palatka
Palatka ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is home to 72,893 residents. The Palatka micropolitan area is included in the Jacksonville–Kingsland–Palatka, FL-GA Combined Statistical Area.
The city is the location of the St. Johns River State College, St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, and Ravine Gardens State Park. Local festivals include the Florida Azalea Festival and the Blue Crab Festival. The population was 10,446 at the 2020 census, down from 10,558 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Palatka
- Median household income
- $32,021
- Median home value
- $150,500
- Median rent
- $901/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Palatka had 10,446 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,446 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,031 per sq mi (398 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palatka at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,446 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.13 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.6501° N, 81.6719° W |
| ZIP code | 32177 |
| Official website | palatka-fl.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1253875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palatka
- East Palatka4.4 mi E
- Pomona Park11.2 mi SE
- Hastings11.3 mi NE
- Welaka11.4 mi S
- Flagler Estates12.9 mi E
- Interlachen13.5 mi W
- Crescent City18.0 mi SE
- Lake Kerr20.6 mi S
- Green Cove Springs23.2 mi N
- Keystone Heights23.7 mi W
- Seville23.7 mi SE
- St. Augustine Shores24.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palatka
What county is Palatka in?
Palatka is in Putnam County, Florida.
What is the population of Palatka, FL?
10,446 people lived in Palatka at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palatka, FL?
The ZIP code of Palatka is 32177.
What is the elevation of Palatka?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palatka?
East Palatka (4.4 mi), Pomona Park (11.2 mi), Hastings (11.3 mi), Welaka (11.4 mi), Flagler Estates (12.9 mi).
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