U.S. County · Profile

Putnam County

83.8KTotal Population
209Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+34.55%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Putnam County has a population of 83,844 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

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):6.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White89.8%75,292
Hispanic or Latino6.7%5,618
Two or More Races4.5%3,773
Black or African American2.2%1,845
Some Other Race2.2%1,845
Asian1.0%838
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%168
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%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
$54,371
27.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$29,419
23.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.3%
41.7% above national average
Median Age
36.3 years

Income & Poverty

$54,371Median Household Income
$29,419Per Capita Income
16.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$54,371$72,137
Families$69,491$86,798
Married-couple Families$69,491$77,830
Nonfamily Households$30,468$32,905

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, Tennessee.

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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