Putnam County, TN

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Putnam County Overview

80,157
TOTAL POPULATION
39,887
MALE POPULATION
40,270
FEMALE POPULATION
99.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,419
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,491
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,371
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,710
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
40,067
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Putnam County Area Codes

Race in Putnam County

The most populous races in Putnam County are White / Caucasian (71,995 | 89.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5,397 | 6.7%), and Two or more Races (3,633 | 4.5%).
Race in Putnam County
Race# Population% Population
Asian8411.1%
Black / African American1,7822.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5,3976.7%
Native / Alaskan1660.2%
White / Caucasian71,99589.8%
Two or more Races3,6334.5%
Some other Race1,7402.2%
Total80,157100.0%

Ancestry in Putnam County

The most populous ancestries reported in Putnam County are American (18,256 | 22.8%), English (9,911 | 12.4%), German (7,538 | 9.4%), Irish (7,497 | 9.3%), and Central American (2,362 | 2.9%), together accounting for 56.8% of all Putnam County residents.
Ancestry in Putnam County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African960.1%
American18,25622.8%
Apache130.0%
Arab1910.2%
Argentinean190.0%
Armenian430.1%
Australian1450.2%
Austrian860.1%
Basque100.0%
Belgian660.1%
Bhutanese1650.2%
Blackfeet130.0%
Brazilian180.0%
British6710.8%
Bulgarian200.0%
Burmese340.0%
Cajun510.1%
Canadian1200.2%
Celtic330.0%
Central American2,3622.9%
Central American Indian1020.1%
Cherokee3170.4%
Choctaw30.0%
Colombian2200.3%
Costa Rican40.0%
Croatian190.0%
Cuban2010.3%
Czech590.1%
Czechoslovakian640.1%
Danish1540.2%
Dominican990.1%
Dutch7771.0%
Eastern European470.1%
Egyptian370.1%
English9,91112.4%
European8661.1%
Finnish640.1%
French1,4551.8%
French American Indian80.0%
French Canadian3680.5%
German7,5389.4%
Greek620.1%
Guatemalan1,9872.5%
Haitian300.0%
Hungarian790.1%
Indian (Asian)2890.4%
Iranian460.1%
Irish7,4979.3%
Italian1,4931.9%
Jamaican90.0%
Japanese50.0%
Korean1260.2%
Lebanese620.1%
Lithuanian500.1%
Mexican1,7832.2%
Mongolian100.0%
Native Hawaiian280.0%
Nicaraguan80.0%
Nigerian300.0%
Northern European540.1%
Norwegian3460.4%
Pakistani520.1%
Palestinian110.0%
Panamanian1170.2%
Pennsylvania German230.0%
Peruvian410.1%
Polish7010.9%
Portuguese970.1%
Puerto Rican3070.4%
Romanian350.0%
Russian1460.2%
Salvadoran2460.3%
Scandinavian2340.3%
Scotch-Irish1,7742.2%
Scottish1,4141.8%
Seminole200.0%
Sioux110.0%
Slavic160.0%
Slovak500.1%
Somali430.1%
South American3870.5%
Spaniard1840.2%
Spanish300.0%
Sri Lankan3180.4%
Subsaharan African1760.2%
Swedish3390.4%
Swiss1320.2%
Syrian110.0%
Thai2160.3%
Ukrainian400.1%
Uruguayan80.0%
Venezuelan990.1%
Welsh4590.6%
Yugoslavian60.0%
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Immigrants in Putnam County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Putnam County came from Latin America (2,333 | 2.9%), Central America (1,959 | 2.4%), Guatemala (1,172 | 1.5%), Asia (862 | 1.1%), and Mexico (596 | 0.7%), together accounting for 8.6% of all Putnam County residents.
Immigrants in Putnam County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan140.0%
Africa1490.2%
Argentina190.0%
Asia8621.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina60.0%
Brazil840.1%
Cambodia50.0%
Cameroon70.0%
Canada1880.2%
Caribbean700.1%
Central America1,9592.4%
China650.1%
Colombia610.1%
Costa Rica40.0%
Cuba420.1%
Dominican Republic280.0%
Eastern Asia970.1%
Eastern Europe240.0%
Egypt700.1%
El Salvador1360.2%
England40.0%
Europe2830.4%
Germany2140.3%
Greece60.0%
Guatemala1,1721.5%
India2430.3%
Iran350.0%
Japan70.0%
Korea250.0%
Kuwait90.0%
Latin America2,3332.9%
Malaysia950.1%
Mexico5960.7%
Middle Africa70.0%
Nicaragua80.0%
Nigeria720.1%
Northern Africa700.1%
Northern Europe330.0%
Panama430.1%
Peru410.1%
Philippines1580.2%
Poland140.0%
Russia40.0%
Saudi Arabia390.1%
South America3040.4%
South Central Asia2920.4%
South Eastern Asia3950.5%
Southern Europe120.0%
Spain60.0%
Syria110.0%
Taiwan270.0%
Thailand140.0%
Venezuela990.1%
Vietnam1230.2%
Western Africa720.1%
Western Asia780.1%
Western Europe2140.3%
Yemen190.0%
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Sex and Age in Putnam County

Sex and Age in Putnam County

The most populous age groups in Putnam County are 20 to 24 Years (4,597 | 11.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (3,846 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Putnam County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,138 (5.4%)2,284 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years2,200 (5.5%)2,449 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years2,402 (6.0%)2,113 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years3,353 (8.4%)3,108 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years4,597 (11.5%)3,846 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Years2,955 (7.4%)2,611 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years2,612 (6.6%)2,337 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years2,209 (5.5%)2,025 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years2,397 (6.0%)2,346 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years2,312 (5.8%)2,389 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years2,310 (5.8%)2,518 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years2,110 (5.3%)2,098 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years2,472 (6.2%)2,878 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years1,853 (4.6%)2,275 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years1,690 (4.2%)1,884 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years1,087 (2.7%)1,376 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years631 (1.6%)920 (2.3%)
85 Years and over559 (1.4%)813 (2.0%)
Total39,887 (100.0%)40,270 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Putnam County

Median Family Size in Putnam County

The median family size in Putnam County is 2.86 persons per family, with married-couple families (14,922 | 72.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (3,791 | 18.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.54 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Putnam County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple14,922 (72.6%)2.98
Single Male/Father1,841 (9.0%)2.60
Single Female/Mother3,791 (18.4%)2.54
Total Families20,554 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Putnam County

The median household size in Putnam County is 2.35 persons per household, with married-couple households (14,922 | 45.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.01 persons per household. non-family households (12,179 | 37.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Putnam County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple14,922 (45.6%)3.01
Single Male/Father1,841 (5.6%)2.95
Single Female/Mother3,791 (11.6%)2.78
Non-family12,179 (37.2%)1.31
Total Households32,733 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Putnam County

Out of a total of 32,733 households in Putnam County, 20,554 (62.8%) are family households, while 12,179 (37.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10,085, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,160.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Putnam County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,160 (28.0%)
2-Person Households10,085 (30.8%)2,375 (7.3%)
3-Person Households4,867 (14.9%)545 (1.7%)
4-Person Households3,110 (9.5%)99 (0.3%)
5-Person Households1,543 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households578 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households371 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,554 (62.8%)12,179 (37.2%)

Female Fertility in Putnam County

Fertility by Age in Putnam County

Average fertility rate in Putnam County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Putnam County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years49 (5.6%)16.0
20 to 34 years723 (82.0%)82.0
35 to 50 years110 (12.5%)15.0
Total882 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Putnam County

70.3% of women with births (882) in Putnam County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 10.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Putnam County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years522 (72.2%)201 (27.8%)
35 to 50 years98 (89.1%)12 (10.9%)
Total620 (70.3%)262 (29.7%)

Fertility by Education in Putnam County

Average fertility rate in Putnam County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 39.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Putnam County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School76 (8.6%)31.0
High School Diploma349 (39.6%)63.0
College or Associate's Degree190 (21.5%)29.0
Bachelor's Degree193 (21.9%)55.0
Graduate Degree74 (8.4%)53.0
Total882 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Putnam County

29.7% of women with births in Putnam County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 75.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Putnam County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School19 (25.0%)57 (75.0%)
High School Diploma218 (62.5%)131 (37.5%)
College or Associate's Degree137 (72.1%)53 (27.9%)
Bachelor's Degree193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree53 (71.6%)21 (28.4%)
Total620 (70.3%)262 (29.7%)

Income in Putnam County

Income Overview in Putnam County

Per Capita Income in Putnam County is $29,419, while median incomes of families and households are $69,491 and $54,371 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income80,157$29,419
Median Family Income20,554$69,491
Mean Family Income20,554$86,798
Median Household Income32,733$54,371
Mean Household Income32,733$72,137
Income Deficit20,554$10,710
Wage / Income Gap (%)80,15721.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)80,15778.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index80,1570.45

Earnings by Sex in Putnam County

Average Earnings in Putnam County are $33,049, $36,744 for men and $28,902 for women, a difference of 21.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Putnam County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male22,727 (54.5%)$36,744
Female18,972 (45.5%)$28,902
Total41,699 (100.0%)$33,049

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Putnam County

The most common earnings brackets in Putnam County are $100,000+ for men (2,376 | 10.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (1,783 | 9.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Putnam County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less957 (4.2%)1,050 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999878 (3.9%)908 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499970 (4.3%)987 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999486 (2.1%)448 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499565 (2.5%)682 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999814 (3.6%)761 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499569 (2.5%)990 (5.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999593 (2.6%)458 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499677 (3.0%)576 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999943 (4.2%)1,256 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,582 (7.0%)1,723 (9.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,630 (7.2%)1,783 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,776 (7.8%)1,060 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,133 (5.0%)1,175 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,177 (5.2%)806 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,231 (5.4%)928 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,631 (7.2%)1,224 (6.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,034 (4.5%)803 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,705 (7.5%)784 (4.1%)
$100,000+2,376 (10.4%)570 (3.0%)
Total22,727 (100.0%)18,972 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Putnam County

Average earnings in Putnam County are $44,769 for men and $34,559 for women, a difference of 22.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,454, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,984. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,014, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,233.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Putnam County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,984$23,233
High School Diploma$40,454$29,366
College or Associate's Degree$42,842$32,400
Bachelor's Degree$57,972$47,690
Graduate Degree$92,454$51,014
Total$44,769$34,559

Family Income in Putnam County

Family Income Brackets in Putnam County

According to the Putnam County family income data, there are 4,357 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 534 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Putnam County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006993.4%
$10,000 to $14,9995342.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2956.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5837.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992,56912.5%
$50,000 to $74,9994,35721.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993,28916.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993,35016.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991,6247.9%
$200,000+1,2546.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Putnam County

4-person families (2,910 | 14.2%) account for the highest median family income in Putnam County with $99,929 per family, while 2-person families (10,925 | 53.1%) have the highest median income of $30,044 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Putnam County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10,925 (53.1%)$60,087
3-Person Families4,496 (21.9%)$74,893
4-Person Families2,910 (14.2%)$99,929
5-Person Families1,344 (6.5%)$84,833
6-Person Families625 (3.0%)$87,831
7+ Person Families254 (1.2%)$83,333
Total20,554 (100.0%)$69,491

Family Income by Number of Earners in Putnam County

The median family income in Putnam County is $69,491, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,877) having the highest median family income of $121,941, while families with no earners (3,622) have the lowest median family income of $42,570, accounting for 9.1% and 17.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Putnam County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,622 (17.6%)$42,570
1 Earner7,311 (35.6%)$51,989
2 Earners7,744 (37.7%)$86,623
3+ Earners1,877 (9.1%)$121,941
Total20,554 (100.0%)$69,491

Household Income in Putnam County

Household Income Brackets in Putnam County

With 6,285 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Putnam County, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 1,440 households (4.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Putnam County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,1286.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,7025.2%
$15,000 to $24,9993,76411.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992,8818.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994,51713.8%
$50,000 to $74,9996,28519.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993,92812.0%
$100,000 to $149,9994,25513.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991,8005.5%
$200,000+1,4404.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Putnam County

The median household income in Putnam County is $54,371, with the highest median household income of $67,990 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 10,820 households (33.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,395, with 3,503 households (10.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Putnam County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,503 (10.7%)$30,395
25 to 44 Years10,169 (31.1%)$62,855
45 to 64 Years10,820 (33.1%)$67,990
65+ Years8,241 (25.2%)$44,304
Total32,733 (100.0%)$54,371

Poverty in Putnam County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Putnam County

With 15.8% poverty level for males and 16.8% for females among the residents of Putnam County, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 234 males (52.7%) and 366 females (30.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Putnam County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years308 (14.5%)551 (25.3%)
5 Years234 (52.7%)40 (8.0%)
6 to 11 Years419 (15.9%)791 (28.2%)
12 to 14 Years210 (16.5%)366 (30.1%)
15 Years22 (5.6%)38 (8.0%)
16 and 17 Years290 (29.3%)143 (13.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,810 (35.1%)1,217 (28.1%)
25 to 34 Years818 (14.8%)815 (16.6%)
35 to 44 Years492 (10.8%)812 (18.6%)
45 to 54 Years275 (6.0%)184 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years539 (11.8%)565 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years426 (12.2%)500 (12.1%)
75 Years and over151 (7.0%)481 (16.7%)
Total5,994 (15.8%)6,503 (16.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Putnam County

According to the poverty statistics in Putnam County, males aged 15 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.4% of males and 96.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Putnam County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,819 (85.5%)1,630 (74.7%)
5 Years210 (47.3%)459 (92.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,209 (84.1%)2,011 (71.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,062 (83.5%)851 (69.9%)
15 Years372 (94.4%)437 (92.0%)
16 and 17 Years699 (70.7%)883 (86.1%)
18 to 24 Years3,351 (64.9%)3,119 (71.9%)
25 to 34 Years4,692 (85.2%)4,096 (83.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,057 (89.2%)3,550 (81.4%)
45 to 54 Years4,315 (94.0%)4,711 (96.2%)
55 to 64 Years4,033 (88.2%)4,396 (88.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,069 (87.8%)3,635 (87.9%)
75 Years and over2,006 (93.0%)2,399 (83.3%)
Total31,894 (84.2%)32,177 (83.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Putnam County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Putnam County show that 6.3% or 940 of the total 14,922 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 58.2%, comprising of 89 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.3%, which includes 409 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Putnam County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children9,141 (95.7%)409 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children3,716 (92.1%)317 (7.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,061 (89.5%)125 (10.5%)
5 or more Children64 (41.8%)89 (58.2%)
Total13,982 (93.7%)940 (6.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Putnam County

According to the poverty data in Putnam County, 20.5% or 378 single-father households and 21.2% or 804 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 98 households (39.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Putnam County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children78 (10.7%)136 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children202 (21.2%)570 (27.9%)
3 or 4 Children69 (54.3%)98 (39.4%)
5 or more Children29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total378 (20.5%)804 (21.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Putnam County

The poverty data for Putnam County shows that 940 of the married-couple family households (6.3%) and 1,182 of the single-parent households (21.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 89 households (58.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Putnam County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children409 (4.3%)214 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children317 (7.9%)772 (25.7%)
3 or 4 Children125 (10.5%)167 (44.4%)
5 or more Children89 (58.2%)29 (100.0%)
Total940 (6.3%)1,182 (21.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Putnam County

Employment by Class of Employer in Putnam County

Among the 37,665 employed individuals in Putnam County, private company employees (26,323 | 69.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (3,013 | 8.0%), and local government employees (2,982 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Putnam County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees26,32369.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7311.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,0138.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,5854.2%
Local Government Employees2,9827.9%
State Government Employees2,5746.8%
Federal Government Employees3500.9%
Unpaid Family Workers1070.3%
Total37,665100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Putnam County

According to the labor force statistics for Putnam County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (65,684), 61.0% or 40,067 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 1,803 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.1% or 4,792 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.9% or 380 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Putnam County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,553 (45.8%)380 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Years5,826 (69.0%)484 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years4,792 (86.1%)139 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years4,063 (82.1%)175 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years7,316 (81.5%)161 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years7,833 (82.2%)188 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years2,958 (70.3%)130 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years2,953 (55.2%)89 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,433 (18.6%)42 (2.9%)
75 Years and over329 (6.1%)21 (6.4%)
Total40,067 (61.0%)1,803 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Putnam County

According to labor force statistics for Putnam County, 77.5% of individuals (29,899) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (38,579) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 897 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.3% or 9,419 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.3% or 91 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Putnam County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,114 (60.9%)149 (4.3%)
High School Diploma9,609 (74.4%)439 (3.4%)
College / Associate Degree8,772 (79.6%)320 (2.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,419 (84.3%)257 (2.3%)
Total29,899 (77.5%)1,157 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Putnam County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Putnam County are Community & Social Service (4,150 | 10.9%), Management (3,311 | 8.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,676 | 7.0%), Education Instruction & Library (2,514 | 6.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (1,777 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Putnam County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Putnam County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.7%), Computers & Mathematics (88.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (81.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (69.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Putnam County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,170 (65.5%)1,141 (34.5%)
Business & Financial631 (46.6%)722 (53.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,447 (81.4%)330 (18.6%)
Computers & Mathematics647 (88.3%)86 (11.7%)
Architecture & Engineering724 (90.7%)74 (9.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science76 (30.9%)170 (69.1%)
Community & Social Service 1,724 (41.5%)2,426 (58.5%)
Education, Arts & Media326 (36.3%)573 (63.7%)
Legal Services & Support152 (72.4%)58 (27.6%)
Education Instruction & Library974 (38.7%)1,540 (61.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment272 (51.6%)255 (48.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating722 (27.0%)1,954 (73.0%)
Health Technologists352 (23.9%)1,123 (76.1%)
Total (Category)6,694 (50.5%)6,573 (49.5%)
Total (Overall)20,739 (54.5%)17,321 (45.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Putnam County are Food Preparation & Serving (2,668 | 7.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,221 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (1,173 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (1,098 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (634 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Putnam County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Putnam County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (78.2%), Security & Protection (76.8%), and Law Enforcement (75.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (95.1%), Personal Care & Service (75.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Putnam County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support57 (4.9%)1,116 (95.1%)
Security & Protection487 (76.8%)147 (23.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention265 (78.2%)74 (21.8%)
Law Enforcement222 (75.2%)73 (24.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,122 (42.0%)1,546 (58.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance850 (69.6%)371 (30.4%)
Personal Care & Service273 (24.9%)825 (75.1%)
Total (Category)2,789 (41.0%)4,005 (59.0%)
Total (Overall)20,739 (54.5%)17,321 (45.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Putnam County are Sales & Related (4,272 | 11.2%), and Office & Administration (3,457 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Putnam County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Putnam County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,804 (42.2%)2,468 (57.8%)
Office & Administration1,007 (29.1%)2,450 (70.9%)
Total (Category)2,811 (36.4%)4,918 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)20,739 (54.5%)17,321 (45.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Putnam County are Construction & Extraction (1,743 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,352 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (121 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Putnam County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Putnam County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry54 (44.6%)67 (55.4%)
Construction & Extraction1,555 (89.2%)188 (10.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,344 (99.4%)8 (0.6%)
Total (Category)2,953 (91.8%)263 (8.2%)
Total (Overall)20,739 (54.5%)17,321 (45.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Putnam County are Production (3,628 | 9.5%), Transportation (1,741 | 4.6%), and Material Moving (1,685 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Putnam County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Putnam County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,625 (72.4%)1,003 (27.7%)
Transportation1,512 (86.9%)229 (13.2%)
Material Moving1,355 (80.4%)330 (19.6%)
Total (Category)5,492 (77.9%)1,562 (22.1%)
Total (Overall)20,739 (54.5%)17,321 (45.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Putnam County

Employment Industries in Putnam County

The major employment industries in Putnam County include Manufacturing (5,650 | 14.8%), Retail Trade (5,382 | 14.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,762 | 12.5%), Educational Services (3,882 | 10.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,435 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Putnam County

Employment Industries by Sex in Putnam County

The Putnam County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Utilities (91.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.2%), Educational Services (63.6%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (56.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Putnam County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting142 (63.4%)82 (36.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,898 (86.9%)287 (13.1%)
Manufacturing4,165 (73.7%)1,485 (26.3%)
Wholesale Trade701 (86.9%)106 (13.1%)
Retail Trade2,682 (49.8%)2,700 (50.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,756 (67.4%)849 (32.6%)
Utilities417 (91.4%)39 (8.6%)
Information242 (62.2%)147 (37.8%)
Finance & Insurance504 (45.3%)608 (54.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing231 (43.1%)305 (56.9%)
Professional & Scientific991 (64.9%)536 (35.1%)
Enterprise Management14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,084 (74.3%)376 (25.8%)
Educational Services1,411 (36.3%)2,471 (63.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance800 (16.8%)3,962 (83.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation264 (64.2%)147 (35.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,694 (49.3%)1,741 (50.7%)
Public Administration696 (47.1%)780 (52.8%)
Total20,739 (54.5%)17,321 (45.5%)

Education in Putnam County

School Enrollment in Putnam County

The most common levels of schooling among the 21,924 students in Putnam County are college / undergraduate (8,068 | 36.8%), elementary school (3,810 | 17.4%), and high school (3,667 | 16.7%).
School Enrollment in Putnam County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,1705.3%
Kindergarten8053.7%
Elementary School3,81017.4%
Middle School3,47615.9%
High School3,66716.7%
College / Undergraduate8,06836.8%
Graduate / Professional9284.2%
Total21,924100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Putnam County

Out of a total of 21,924 students who are enrolled in schools in Putnam County, 2,587 (11.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 19,337 (88.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 553 (18.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,465 (94.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Putnam County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds674 (87.5%)96 (12.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,768 (84.6%)686 (15.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,838 (85.4%)659 (14.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,601 (92.8%)201 (7.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,457 (81.6%)553 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,465 (94.8%)247 (5.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds864 (94.6%)49 (5.4%)
35 Years and over672 (87.7%)94 (12.3%)
Total19,337 (88.2%)2,587 (11.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Putnam County

Business (3,355 | 22.2%), education (2,605 | 17.2%), science & technology (1,457 | 9.6%), arts & humanities (1,319 | 8.7%), and engineering (1,091 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 15,138 individuals in Putnam County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Putnam County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4202.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,0076.7%
Physical & Health Sciences3702.4%
Psychology6914.6%
Social Sciences7004.6%
Engineering1,0917.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies3802.5%
Science & Technology1,4579.6%
Business3,35522.2%
Education2,60517.2%
Literature & Languages6204.1%
Liberal Arts & History3492.3%
Visual & Performing Arts2741.8%
Communications5003.3%
Arts & Humanities1,3198.7%
Total15,138100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Putnam County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Putnam County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Putnam County are males with 2 vehicles (8,488, accounting for 41.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,755, making up 50.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Putnam County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle167 (0.8%)302 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle3,102 (15.2%)3,499 (20.7%)
2 Vehicles8,488 (41.7%)6,755 (40.0%)
3 Vehicles5,326 (26.2%)3,785 (22.4%)
4 Vehicles2,377 (11.7%)1,653 (9.8%)
5 or more Vehicles880 (4.3%)891 (5.3%)
Total20,340 (100.0%)16,885 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Putnam County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Putnam County are 15 to 19 minutes (7,859 commuters, 22.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (7,289 commuters, 20.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (4,767 commuters, 13.6%).
Commute Time in Putnam County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,1043.1%
5 to 9 Minutes4,36012.4%
10 to 14 Minutes7,28920.7%
15 to 19 Minutes7,85922.3%
20 to 24 Minutes4,11111.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1,1643.3%
30 to 34 Minutes4,76713.6%
35 to 39 Minutes4411.3%
40 to 44 Minutes3571.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1,3473.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,5904.5%
90 or more Minutes7932.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Putnam County

The most common commute times in Putnam County are 15 to 19 minutes (3,758 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,101 commuters, 26.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Putnam County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes632 (3.3%)472 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,172 (11.2%)2,188 (13.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,728 (19.2%)3,561 (22.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,758 (19.3%)4,101 (26.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,338 (12.0%)1,773 (11.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes722 (3.7%)442 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,108 (16.0%)1,659 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes334 (1.7%)107 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes278 (1.4%)79 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes809 (4.2%)538 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,038 (5.3%)552 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes548 (2.8%)245 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Putnam County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Putnam County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,751, 14.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,647, 16.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Putnam County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,573 (8.1%)936 (6.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,081 (5.6%)192 (1.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,270 (6.5%)653 (4.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,581 (8.1%)871 (5.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,490 (12.8%)2,397 (15.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,460 (12.6%)1,861 (11.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,751 (14.1%)2,647 (16.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,377 (7.1%)1,775 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM415 (2.1%)883 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM758 (3.9%)661 (4.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM364 (1.9%)371 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM62 (0.3%)185 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,961 (10.1%)1,526 (9.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,322 (6.8%)759 (4.8%)
Total19,465 (100.0%)15,717 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Putnam County

Occupancy by Ownership in Putnam County

Of the total 32,733 dwellings in Putnam County, owner-occupied units account for 19,930 (60.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 12,803 (39.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Putnam County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19,93060.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12,80339.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units32,733100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Putnam County

Occupancy by Household Size in Putnam County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,16028.0%
2-Person Household12,46038.1%
3-Person Household5,41216.5%
4+ Person Household5,70117.4%
Total Housing Units32,733100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Putnam County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Putnam County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,198 (45.8%)4,962 (54.2%)
2-Person Household8,222 (66.0%)4,238 (34.0%)
3-Person Household3,543 (65.5%)1,869 (34.5%)
4+ Person Household3,967 (69.6%)1,734 (30.4%)
Total Housing Units19,930 (60.9%)12,803 (39.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Putnam County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Putnam County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,373 (47.6%)1,510 (52.4%)
High School Diploma6,902 (65.7%)3,607 (34.3%)
College/Associate Degree4,985 (50.7%)4,838 (49.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,670 (70.1%)2,848 (29.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Putnam County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Putnam County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8,63726.4%
35 to 44 Years5,03515.4%
45 to 54 Years5,20615.9%
55 to 64 Years5,61417.2%
65 to 74 Years4,91715.0%
75 to 84 Years2,6368.1%
85 Years and Over6882.1%
Total32,733100.0%

Housing Finances in Putnam County

Median Income by Occupancy in Putnam County

Median Income by Occupancy in Putnam County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied19,930 (60.9%)$71,871
Renter-Occupied12,803 (39.1%)$33,216
Average32,733 (100.0%)$54,371

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Putnam County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Putnam County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000414 (2.1%)823 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999190 (0.9%)708 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999434 (2.2%)1,273 (9.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999864 (4.3%)1,011 (7.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999587 (2.9%)1,307 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,317 (6.6%)1,550 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,692 (13.5%)1,832 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,737 (18.8%)2,542 (19.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,171 (15.9%)767 (6.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,557 (17.8%)708 (5.5%)
$150,000 or more2,967 (14.9%)282 (2.2%)
Total19,930 (100.0%)12,803 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Putnam County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Putnam County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,594 (8.0%)139 (1.1%)
$300 to $4994,614 (23.2%)770 (6.0%)
$500 to $7993,281 (16.5%)4,333 (33.8%)
$800 to $9992,006 (10.1%)3,078 (24.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,391 (22.0%)2,958 (23.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,237 (11.2%)654 (5.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499867 (4.3%)107 (0.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999389 (1.9%)26 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more551 (2.8%)8 (0.1%)
Total19,930 (100.0%)12,803 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Putnam County

Housing Structures in Putnam County

Housing Structures in Putnam County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21,44665.5%
Single Unit, Attached4791.5%
2 Unit Apartments1,2353.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,2556.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,6228.0%
10 or more Apartments2,0346.2%
Mobile Home / Other2,6628.1%
Total32,733100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Putnam County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Putnam County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached17,845 (83.2%)3,601 (16.8%)
Single Unit, Attached233 (48.6%)246 (51.4%)
2 Unit Apartments32 (2.6%)1,203 (97.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments28 (1.2%)2,227 (98.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments31 (1.2%)2,591 (98.8%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2,034 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1,761 (66.1%)901 (33.9%)
Total19,930 (60.9%)12,803 (39.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Putnam County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Putnam County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room50 (0.3%)462 (3.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms407 (2.0%)2,817 (22.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,210 (26.1%)6,438 (50.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,068 (40.5%)2,363 (18.5%)
8 or more Rooms6,195 (31.1%)723 (5.7%)
Total19,930 (100.0%)12,803 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Putnam County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Putnam County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,081 (30.5%)1,380 (10.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas770 (3.9%)113 (0.9%)
Electricity12,680 (63.6%)10,920 (85.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene30 (0.2%)59 (0.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels341 (1.7%)249 (1.9%)
No Fuel Used28 (0.1%)82 (0.6%)
Total19,930 (100.0%)12,803 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Putnam County

Household Vehicle Usage in Putnam County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle291 (1.5%)1,055 (8.2%)
1 Vehicle3,821 (19.2%)5,791 (45.2%)
2 Vehicles8,361 (41.9%)4,458 (34.8%)
3 or more Vehicles7,457 (37.4%)1,499 (11.7%)
Total19,930 (100.0%)12,803 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Putnam County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Putnam County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,63111,299
Median Property Value$209,700$228,700
Median Household Income$62,770$1,934
Monthly Housing Costs$426$538
Real Estate Taxes$1,182$221

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Putnam County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Putnam County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000416 (4.8%)264 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,049 (12.1%)673 (6.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,883 (56.6%)6,798 (60.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,767 (20.5%)2,618 (23.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999330 (3.8%)690 (6.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99947 (0.5%)114 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more139 (1.6%)142 (1.3%)
Total8,631 (100.0%)11,299 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Putnam County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Putnam County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000325 (3.8%)199 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,351 (15.7%)279 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999874 (10.1%)534 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999946 (11.0%)443 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,803 (20.9%)1,746 (15.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,099 (12.7%)1,934 (17.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,200 (13.9%)2,072 (18.3%)
$150,000 or more1,033 (12.0%)2,357 (20.9%)
Total8,631 (100.0%)11,299 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Putnam County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Putnam County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,491 (28.9%)84,369 (746.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,630 (18.9%)3,313 (29.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,060 (12.3%)2,962 (26.2%)
4.0x or more3,364 (39.0%)1,599 (14.1%)
Total8,631 (100.0%)11,299 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Putnam County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Putnam County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,276 (26.4%)62 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4993,342 (38.7%)2,680 (23.7%)
$800 to $1,4992,710 (31.4%)4,171 (36.9%)
Total8,631 (100.0%)11,299 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Putnam County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Putnam County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Putnam County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,149 (96.0%)216 (4.0%)
6 to 18 Years12,061 (94.4%)717 (5.6%)
19 to 25 Years9,976 (87.8%)1,381 (12.2%)
26 to 34 Years7,409 (80.7%)1,777 (19.3%)
35 to 44 Years7,688 (86.6%)1,193 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years8,457 (89.5%)994 (10.5%)
55 to 64 Years8,668 (91.1%)851 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,607 (99.7%)23 (0.3%)
75 Years and older5,037 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72,052 (91.0%)7,152 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Putnam County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Putnam County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,149 (96.0%)216 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen12,061 (94.4%)717 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,976 (87.8%)1,381 (12.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Putnam County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Putnam County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00010,947 (83.0%)2,245 (17.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99913,590 (90.0%)1,517 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,724 (91.8%)1,230 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,543 (91.9%)923 (8.1%)
$100,000 and over20,811 (94.9%)1,116 (5.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Putnam County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Putnam County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,807 (52.3%)2,503 (46.7%)
6 to 18 Years5,666 (44.3%)7,017 (54.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,321 (11.6%)9,008 (79.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,702 (18.5%)6,150 (66.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,778 (20.0%)6,390 (72.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,183 (12.5%)7,612 (80.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,245 (23.6%)7,092 (74.5%)
65 to 74 Years7,338 (96.2%)4,444 (58.2%)
75 Years and over5,012 (99.5%)3,472 (68.9%)
Total29,052 (36.7%)53,688 (67.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Putnam County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Putnam County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (0.8%)25 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years258 (4.3%)237 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years884 (7.4%)906 (8.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,980 (14.5%)2,165 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years952 (27.2%)1,032 (25.0%)
75 Years and over1,013 (47.0%)1,548 (53.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Putnam County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Putnam County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (0.8%)25 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years107 (0.9%)23 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years739 (5.4%)337 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years512 (14.6%)302 (7.3%)
75 Years and over569 (26.4%)701 (24.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Putnam County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years25 (0.4%)28 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years111 (0.9%)207 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years322 (2.4%)679 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years263 (7.5%)198 (4.8%)
75 Years and over91 (4.2%)228 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Putnam County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years233 (3.9%)199 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years451 (3.8%)595 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years758 (5.6%)885 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years270 (7.7%)185 (4.5%)
75 Years and over221 (10.2%)526 (18.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Putnam County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years94 (0.8%)187 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years947 (7.0%)1,140 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years554 (15.9%)701 (17.0%)
75 Years and over588 (27.3%)1,131 (39.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Putnam County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years106 (1.8%)40 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years103 (0.9%)17 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years270 (2.0%)317 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years94 (2.7%)124 (3.0%)
75 Years and over110 (5.1%)338 (11.7%)

Technology Access in Putnam County

Computing Device Access in Putnam County

Computing Device Access in Putnam County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25,10876.7%
Smartphone28,37386.7%
Tablet19,19258.6%
No Computing Device2,7018.3%
Total32,733100.0%

Internet Access in Putnam County

Internet Access in Putnam County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet150.1%
Broadband Home24,50374.9%
Cellular Data Only2,4337.4%
Satellite Internet1,3334.1%
No Internet5,18915.9%
Total32,733100.0%

Putnam County Summary

Putnam County is located in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee. It is bordered by White, Overton, Jackson, and DeKalb counties. The county seat is Cookeville, which is also the largest city in the county. Putnam County was established in 1842 and named after Israel Putnam, a Revolutionary War hero.

Geography

Putnam County is located in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee. It is bordered by White, Overton, Jackson, and DeKalb counties. The county has a total area of 517 square miles, of which 514 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly hilly and forested, with some flat areas in the valleys. The highest point in the county is the summit of Bunkum Mountain, which has an elevation of 1,890 feet. The county is drained by the Caney Fork River and its tributaries.

Economy

Putnam County’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies, including A.O. Smith, which produces water heaters and boilers, and Whirlpool Corporation, which produces refrigerators and other appliances. Agriculture is also an important part of the county’s economy, with corn, soybeans, and hay being the main crops. Livestock production is also important, with beef cattle, dairy cattle, and hogs being the main types of livestock raised in the county.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Putnam County had a population of 72,321. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945.
The racial makeup of the county was 92.2% White, 3.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

Conclusion

Putnam County is a rural county located in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee. It is bordered by White, Overton, Jackson, and DeKalb counties. The county has a population of 72,321 and is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies, and agriculture is also an important part of the county’s economy. The racial makeup of the county is mostly White, with African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, and Pacific Islanders making up the remainder of the population.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Putnam County?
Total Population of Putnam County is 80,157.
What is the Total Male Population of Putnam County?
Total Male Population of Putnam County is 39,887.
What is the Total Female Population of Putnam County?
Total Female Population of Putnam County is 40,270.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Putnam County?
There are 99.05 Males per 100 Females in Putnam County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Putnam County?
There are 100.96 Females per 100 Males in Putnam County.
What is the Median Population Age in Putnam County?
Median Population Age in Putnam County is 36.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Putnam County
Average Family Size in Putnam County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Putnam County
Average Household Size in Putnam County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Putnam County?
Per Capita income in Putnam County is $29,419.
What is the Median Family Income in Putnam County?
Median Family Income in Putnam County is $69,491.
What is the Median Household income in Putnam County?
Median Household Income in Putnam County is $54,371.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Putnam County?
Income or Wage Gap in Putnam County is 21.3%.
Women in Putnam County earn 78.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Putnam County?
Family Income Deficit in Putnam County is $10,710.
Families that are below poverty line in Putnam County earn $10,710 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Putnam County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Putnam County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Putnam County?
There are 40,067 People in the Labor Forcein in Putnam County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Putnam County?
61.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Putnam County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Putnam County?
Unemployment Rate in Putnam County is 4.5%.