About Palatka
Palatka is located in Putnam county Florida with a geographic area of 9.8 square miles. The total population in Palatka is 10,388 with 48.2% male and 51.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 7.4% of the population, under age 18 equal 23.0% of the population and over age 65 is 20.9% of the population. The median household income is $27,143, per capita income is $17,280. There are a total of 4,419 housing units with 49.9% owner occupied. Education includes 39.0% of residents that are high school graduates and 11.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Palatka in the summer is 82 degrees, and in the winter 56 degrees.