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Quitman, MS vs Palatka, FL

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- Palatka is 0% more densely populated than Quitman.
- People are 32.4% less likely to be married in Palatka.
- The Median Age is 8.9 years younger in Palatka.
 Quitman, MSPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Female Population59.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population40.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
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 Population - 20102,313  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,033285,036,114
 Population - 19902,736  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-25.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,077.793.4
 Land Area5.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Quitman, MSPalatka, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Quitman, MSPalatka, FLUnited States
 White49.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock39.7%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Quitman, MSPalatka, FLUnited States
 Married Population40.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock22.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.8%50.2%
 Never Married29.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.6%10.8%
 Widowed9.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households776  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,10880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children18.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock23.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households295  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock38.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Quitman    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Quitman County has been like a big brother to me--I love it but I hate it. Nothing much there but good people, but that alone leaves potential for great ideas ;)  More

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Over 17 years ago

To Clark, who wants to leave Quitman, I hope he is saving his money to relocate ASAP. I suggest he head "Nawth," to the NE, NW, or if he wants to stay in a temperate  More

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this place is awful. i have lived here for 25 yrs, and let me tell you something. if you dont have money? you dont have a chance here. the police make their own rules  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 9 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 20 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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