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Putnam

Connecticut · 7,120 residents · 3.898 sq mi
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Putnam has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $245,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

7,120
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7,120 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,827 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,827 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.2
−4%since 2023
from 42.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7K7K7K7K7K201020202024Putnam
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,511
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $63,209 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$36,917
+8%since 2023
from $34,304 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
11.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.424
+3%since 2023
from 0.413 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$245,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $236,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,147
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,124 in 2023
US average: $1,442
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
49.3% rent
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
36.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(5,942)
Black2.4%(172)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(603)
Asian0.8%(58)
Other4.8%(345)
Diversity Score36.7%(2,611)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(5,890)
Black1.1%(76)
Hispanic / Latino8%(567)
Asian1.3%(95)
Other6.9%(492)
Diversity Score38%(2,708)
38
+4%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
−3%since 2023
from 25.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
81.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
11.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
51.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
19.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
93.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam, Connecticut?

Putnam, Connecticut has about 7,120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Putnam, Connecticut?

The typical household in Putnam, Connecticut earns about $65,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putnam, Connecticut expensive?

In Putnam, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $245,100, and the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam, Connecticut?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam, Connecticut?

About 11.7% of people in Putnam, Connecticut 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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