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Putnam

Alabama · 193 residents · 9.485 sq mi
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Putnam has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,647. Population has fallen 29% since 2011, a loss of 78 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $19,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−29%vs 2011
vs 271 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
−29%vs 2011
vs 29 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+3%vs 2011
vs 40.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,647
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,385 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,828
+4%vs 2011
vs $14,309 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.008
−93%vs 2011
vs 0.115 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,700
−81%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $109,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−50.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.4
−82%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(51)
Black81.2%(220)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.2%(104)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(45)
Black72.5%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46%(89)
Diversity Score
46
+20%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
48.6%
−20.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
64.2%
+10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
Female
60.9%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
45.0%
+15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam, Alabama?

Putnam, Alabama has about 193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Putnam, Alabama?

The typical household in Putnam, Alabama earns about $47,647 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 $19,700.

How educated are people in Putnam, Alabama?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% 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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