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Putney

Georgia · 2,869 residents · 22.021 sq mi
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Putney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,339. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,869
−4%since 2000
from 2,998 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+16%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Putney
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,339
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,953 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,751
+63%since 2000
from $18,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+15%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(2,049)
Black29.5%(884)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(1,631)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(1,430)
Black43.1%(1,237)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(83)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other4.4%(127)
Diversity Score70.8%(2,031)
Diversity Score
71
+30%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putney, Georgia?

Putney, Georgia has about 2,869 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Putney, Georgia?

The typical household in Putney, Georgia earns about $56,339 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 $97,300, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Putney, Georgia?

About 19.3% 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 20.2% 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 239 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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