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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Putnam Lake

New York · 3,855 residents · 4.553 sq mi
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Putnam Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,695. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $147,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,855
+11%since 1990
from 3,459 in 1990
1990 – 2024
847 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 760 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+10%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Putnam Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,695
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,511 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,114
+58%since 1990
from $15,277 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$147,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $146,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$853
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $852 in 1990
US average: $602
86.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
13.3% rent
2.4
−27%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,293)
Black2.8%(97)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(167)
Asian1.8%(63)
Diversity Score21.5%(744)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,376)
Black2.6%(100)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(267)
Asian1%(38)
Diversity Score24.6%(949)
25
+14%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.4 min
+15%since 1990
from 28.9 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 Putnam Lake, New York?

Putnam Lake, New York has about 3,855 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Putnam Lake, New York earns about $62,695 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 $147,400, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam Lake, New York?

About 22.8% 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 2.0% 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 396 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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