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Putnam Lake

New York · 3,664 residents · 4.553 sq mi
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Putnam Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,561. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,664
−5%since 2000
from 3,855 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
805 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+28%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Putnam Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,561
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,695 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,543
+97%since 2000
from $24,114 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+5%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $853 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
3.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+38%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,376)
Black2.6%(100)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(267)
Asian1%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(949)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(2,534)
Black1.8%(67)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(950)
Asian1.3%(46)
Other1.8%(67)
Diversity Score56.7%(2,078)
Diversity Score
57
+130%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 33.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 81.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam Lake, New York?

Putnam Lake, New York has about 3,664 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Putnam Lake, New York?

The typical household in Putnam Lake, New York earns about $103,561 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putnam Lake, New York expensive?

In Putnam Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $337,000, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam Lake, New York?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam Lake, New York?

About 9.0% of people in Putnam Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Putnam Lake, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Putnam Lake, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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