CITY · 2020 ACS
Putnam
Alabama · 172 residents · 9.485 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 127 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure.
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Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
98% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
202475
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(42)
Black66.3%(114)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.1%(86)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Putnam, Alabama?
Putnam, Alabama has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
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 100.0% of people in Putnam, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.
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