Census ACS · #475 μSA
Palatka Metro Area
The Palatka, Fl Micropolitan Statistical Area has 74,235 residents. The median household income is $47,256 and the median home value is $147,300.
74,235
Population
102
People / sq mi
$47,256
Median Income
$147,300
Median Home Value
The Palatka CBSA covers 728 sq mi of land at 101.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.0% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$47,256
Median Household Income
$26,908
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$147,300
Median Home Value
$902
Median Rent
72.6%
Homeownership
Education
82.2%
High School+
14.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
9.6%
Work From Home
30.7 min
Avg Commute
34.0%
Foreign Born
Palatka spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Palatka, Fl Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 74,235 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #475 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Palatka metro area is $47,256, with a per capita income of $26,908.
The Palatka, Fl CBSA spans the state of Florida.
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Data for the Palatka, Fl CBSA (37260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Palatka: 14.1% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 74,235 residents, Palatka is a metro area in FL.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $47,256, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 17.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US metro areas and above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $147,300, with typical rent around $902.
Palatka is among the least college-educated US metro areas, at 14.1% — below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.