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Putnam

Connecticut · 7,214 residents · 3.898 sq mi
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Putnam has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,816. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $190,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,214
−2%vs 2011
vs 7,374 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,851 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 1,892 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−5%vs 2011
vs 38.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,816
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $42,271 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,292
+1%vs 2011
vs $24,934 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.473 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $201,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $911 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
51.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
−17%vs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(6,240)
Black3.3%(245)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(282)
Asian0.7%(52)
Other7.5%(555)
Diversity Score34.5%(2,541)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(6,571)
Black1.3%(95)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(258)
Asian1%(69)
Other8.6%(623)
Diversity Score30.9%(2,232)
Diversity Score
31
−10%vs 2011
vs 34 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 21.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
Female
50.8%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam, Connecticut?

Putnam, Connecticut has about 7,214 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Putnam, Connecticut?

The typical household in Putnam, Connecticut earns about $47,816 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 $190,300, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam, Connecticut?

About 14.4% 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 16.7% of people in Putnam, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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