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Palatka, FL vs Palmetto, FL

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- Palmetto is 0% more densely populated than Palatka.
- People are 85.1% more likely to be married in Palmetto.
- The Median Age is 11.7 years older in Palmetto.
 Palatka, FLPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,304329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock49.138.4
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 Population - 201010,583  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,571285,036,114
 Population - 199010,201  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now2.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,509.293.4
 Land Area9.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Palatka, FLPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Palatka, FLPalmetto, FLUnited States
 White50.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.6%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock23.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Palatka, FLPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Married Population27.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.6%50.2%
 Never Married45.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.9%10.8%
 Widowed12.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.732.60
 Households4,267  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,11180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock60.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,159  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children25.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 19 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 18 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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