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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Putney

Georgia · 2,998 residents · 22.021 sq mi
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Putney has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,953. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,998
−4%since 1990
from 3,108 in 1990
1990 – 2024
136 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 141 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+14%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Putney
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,953
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,523 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,828
+52%since 1990
from $12,419 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.8%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$550
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $428 in 1990
US average: $602
85.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
14.4% rent
1.5
+3%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,536)
Black17.6%(547)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(19)
Diversity Score37.9%(1,178)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(2,049)
Black29.5%(884)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score54.4%(1,631)
54
+44%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putney, Georgia?

Putney, Georgia has about 2,998 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Putney, Georgia?

The typical household in Putney, Georgia earns about $40,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putney, Georgia expensive?

In Putney, Georgia, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Putney, Georgia?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Putney, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putney, Georgia?

About 16.8% of people in Putney, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Putney, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Putney, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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