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Putnam Lake

New York · 3,844 residents · 4.553 sq mi
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Putnam Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,844
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,855 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
844 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+15%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Putnam Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,194
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,695 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,043
+16%since 2000
from $24,114 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,500
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $853 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+83%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(3,025)
Black3.5%(133)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(530)
Asian1.6%(61)
Other2%(76)
Diversity Score44.2%(1,698)
Diversity Score
44
+79%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 33.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam Lake, New York?

Putnam Lake, New York has about 3,844 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Putnam Lake, New York earns about $74,194 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 $318,500, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam Lake, New York?

About 24.3% 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 4.9% 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 385 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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