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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Putnam Lake

New York · 3,459 residents · 4.553 sq mi
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Putnam Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,511. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $146,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,459
−10%vs 2000
vs 3,855 in 2000
1990 – 2024
760 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Putnam Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,511
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,695 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,277
−37%vs 2000
vs $24,114 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$146,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $147,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$852
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $853 in 2000
US average: $450
85.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.7% in 2000
14.3% rent
3.2
+37%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,293)
Black2.8%(97)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(167)
Asian1.8%(63)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score21.5%(744)
22
−13%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.6%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
−13%vs 2000
vs 33.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Putnam Lake, New York?

Putnam Lake, New York has about 3,459 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Putnam Lake, New York earns about $45,511 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 $146,900, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam Lake, New York?

About 18.8% 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 1.6% of people in Putnam Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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