U.S. County · Profile

Putnam County

5.6KTotal Population
35Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-8.49%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Putnam County has a population of 5,561 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Putnam County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.4%5,250
Hispanic or Latino6.3%350
Two or More Races2.5%139
Some Other Race1.8%100
Asian0.7%39
Black or African American0.3%17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%17
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Putnam County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$75,726
1.5% above national average
Per Capita Income
$37,218
2.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
8.8%
23.5% below national average
Median Age
47.4 years

Income & Poverty

$75,726Median Household Income
$37,218Per Capita Income
8.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$75,726$86,843
Families$90,871$102,852
Married-couple Families$90,871$101,776
Nonfamily Households$39,744$42,924

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Putnam County, Illinois.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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