County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Putnam County
- What is the median household income in Putnam County?
- The median household income in Putnam County is $56,875 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Putnam County?
- The poverty rate in Putnam County is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Putnam County?
- $111,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Putnam County?
- The median gross rent in Putnam County is $575 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Putnam County residents have a college degree?
- 19.3% of adults in Putnam County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,675
Median Income
$56,875
Median Home Value
$111,600
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,026 (+32.7%)
Home Value:
+$15,000 (+15.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-7.8 pp (-57.8%)
Bachelor's+:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Unemployment:
+1.3 pp (+52%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,675
Median Age
45.0
Female
48.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 95.3%
Black 0.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,875
±$9,667
-$12,045 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$85,969
Median Family Income
$74,602
Poverty Rate
5.7%
-2.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
13.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
9.0%
$15–25k
9.9%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
21.6%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
14.8%
$150–200k
3.4%
$200k+
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,845
Owner-Occupied
81.2%
Renter-Occupied
18.8%
Vacancy Rate
34.1%
Median Home Value
$111,600
-$104,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$575
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
52.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
23.3%
$50–100k
19.1%
$100–200k
21.0%
$200–300k
20.3%
$300–500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
41.6%
$500–1k
53.0%
$1–1.5k
5.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
36.9%
2 vehicles
29.9%
3+
26.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
0.1%
Mobile home
11.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.0%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
18.7%
2000–2009
15.3%
2010+
6.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.3%
-12.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.7%
Some College / Associate
24.7%
Less Than High School
2.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
-0.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.3%
Self-Employed
13.7%
Government Workers
21.6%
Private For-Profit
64.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.4%
Manufacturing
17.2%
Public Admin
12.1%
Retail
8.6%
Agriculture
8.2%
Transportation
8.0%
Prof. Services
4.9%
Wholesale
4.3%
Arts/Entmt.
3.7%
Finance
3.3%
Construction
2.3%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
Management
33.1%
Production
20.1%
Sales
18.9%
Food Prep
15.3%
Construction
12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.7 min
Drove Alone
77.8%
Carpool
11.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.3%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,874
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.2%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
11.7%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
14.2%
85+
7.5%
Under 18: 22.4%
Working age (18–64): 77.6%
65 and over: 25.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.4%
Naturalized Citizen
79.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.3%
With a Disability
14.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.1%
Uninsured
10.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.5%
Has a Computer
86.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Putnam County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Putnam County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Other flows - Midwest | 45 | 75 |