CITY
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
Population, 2010 – 2024
20247K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(413)
5 to 95.5%(390)
10 to 145.5%(395)
15 to 195.6%(396)
20 to 243.7%(262)
25 to 3417%(1,210)
35 to 4412%(856)
45 to 5414.6%(1,040)
55 to 6413.3%(947)
65 to 747.3%(521)
75 to 845%(354)
85 and over4.7%(336)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$65,511
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $63,209 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
Retail trade11.2%
Finance & insurance11%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
Other services6.4%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Public administration5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
Construction4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$245,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $236,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
3.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(5,890)
Black1.1%(76)
Hispanic / Latino8%(567)
Asian1.3%(95)
Other6.9%(492)
38
+4%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.9%(281)
Central American3%(215)
Guatemalan3%(215)
South American0.5%(33)
Peruvian0.5%(33)
Mexican0.4%(31)
Dominican0.1%(7)
Ancestry
French18.3%(1,302)
French Canadian12.8%(913)
Irish12.3%(877)
German9.7%(692)
Italian9.4%(667)
English8.2%(584)
Polish4.9%(346)
West Indian1.7%(124)
American1.7%(120)
Russian1.7%(120)
Scottish1.6%(116)
Jamaican1.6%(115)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese1.6%(113)
Swedish1.5%(108)
Greek1.3%(96)
Canadian0.8%(60)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(37)
Lithuanian0.3%(23)
British0.3%(21)
Australian0.3%(19)
Subsaharan African0.2%(16)
Danish0.2%(11)
Austrian0.1%(10)
Dutch0.1%(10)
Ukrainian0.1%(9)
Haitian0.1%(9)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
84.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.5%(1,222)
Married35.2%(1,038)
Widowed3.3%(98)
Divorced20%(589)
Women 15+
Never married35.1%(1,045)
Married33.5%(996)
Widowed10.9%(323)
Divorced20.5%(611)
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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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ConnecticutDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024