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Putnum County
Population
| Population Change, 2002-2003 | |||
| Town | 2002 | 2003 | Change |
| Crescent City | 1,785 | 1,815 | 1.7% |
| Interlachen | 1,493 | 1,488 | -0.3% |
| Palatka | 10,250 | 10,510 | 2.5% |
| Pomona Park | 799 | 796 | -0.4% |
| Welaka | 584 | 584 | 0.0% |
| Unincorporated | 56,418 | 56,778 | 0.6% |
| Total | 71,329 | 71,971 | 0.9% |
| Components of change, 2002-2003 | ||
| Natural Increase | 0 | (0.0%) |
| Net Migration | 1,548 | (97.7%) |
| Population age, April 1, 2003 | ||
| 0-14 | 17,262 | (24.0%) |
| 15-24 | 13,377 | (18.6%) |
| 25-44 | 19,173 | (26.6%) |
| 45-64 | 9,081 | (12.6%) |
| 65+ | 13,078 | (18.2%) |
| Vital statistics | |
| Births, 2003 | 923 |
| Deaths, 2003 | 880 |
| AIDS cases, (1981-2003) | 196 |
| Marriages, 2003 | 552 |
| Divorces, 2003 | 331 |
| Households, April 1, 2003 | |
| Total | 28,506 |
| Change, 2002-2003 | 0.9% |
| Average size | 2.47 |
| Average home cost (change from 2002) | 130,640 (19.6%) |
| Per capita personal income | |
| 2001 | $18,883 |
| 2002 | $19,155 |
| Change | 1.4% |
Employment
| Jobs by type, 2003 (preliminary) | |
| All Industries | 14,739 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries | 653 |
| Mining | NA |
| Construction | 2,128 |
| Manufacturing | 2,709 |
| Transportation, Communications, Utilities | 658 |
| Wholesale Trade | 281 |
| Retail Trade | 2,562 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate | 549 |
| Services | 5,171 |
| Government | 4,451 |
| Major Employers | |
| Putnam County School Board | 1,800 |
| Georgia Pacific, Palatka Operations | 1,800 |
| St. Johns Water Management District | 700 |
| Putnam Community Medical Center | 564 |
| Wal-Mart | 559 |
| Seminole Electric Cooperative | 280 |
| Putnam County Government | 250 |
| Putnam County Sheriff's Office | 215 |
| St. Johns River Community College | 208 |
| Department of Corrections | 170 |
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