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Putnam

Alabama · 75 residents · 9.485 sq mi
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Putnam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,141. Population has grown 29% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $89,000. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

75
+29%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2010 – 2024
8 / sq mi
+29%since 2023
from 6 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
60.4
−6%since 2023
from 64.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
081162243324201020202024Putnam
202475
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,141
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$44,225
−6%since 2023
from $47,084 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
34.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.560
−14%since 2023
from 0.650 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance45.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical45.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade25.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$89,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
52.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
26.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.3
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(22)
Black62.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.9%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(26)
Black46.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.7%(14)
Diversity Score78.4%(59)
78
+33%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
46.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
36.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
68.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Putnam, Alabama?

Putnam, Alabama has about 75 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Putnam, Alabama?

The typical household in Putnam, Alabama earns about $39,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putnam, Alabama expensive?

In Putnam, Alabama, the median home is worth about $89,000.

How educated are people in Putnam, Alabama?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam, Alabama?

About 34.7% of people in Putnam, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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