Palatka, FL is a city located in the St. Johns River in Putnam County which has a population of 73,147 people. The population density of the area is 102.82 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. Palatka has several local businesses such as its historic downtown shopping district, Riverside Drive Antique Mall, and the Putnam County Fairgrounds hosting regular events like farmers markets and flea markets throughout the year. The outdoors lover can explore Ravine Gardens State Park or take part in various activities like fishing, boating, camping and hiking on St Johns River. There are plenty of cultural organizations and annual events for sports fanatics such as golf tournaments at Palatka Municipal Golf Course, baseball games at Historic Bronson Field and basketball games at Putnam County High School Gymnasium.
The population in Palatka Metro Area is 73,147. There are 101 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Palatka Metro Area is 45.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Palatka Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Palatka Metro Area
- 45.4% are married
- 15.2% are divorced
- 20.6% are married with children
- 18.9% have children, but are single
Race in Palatka Metro Area
- 71.7% are White
- 16.2% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 9.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander