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Putnam

Oklahoma · 26 residents (2025 est.) · 0.085 sq mi
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Putnam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
+11%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
600 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 541 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
+24%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0193958781990201020202024Putnam
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,800
+44%since 2000
from $17,928 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+14%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction29.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information23.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services11.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.6%(15)
Diversity Score
30
+445%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.3%
+41.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
−19%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.3%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−63.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
62.7%
+33.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam, Oklahoma?

Putnam, Oklahoma has about 51 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Putnam, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Putnam, Oklahoma earns about $55,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Putnam, Oklahoma?

About 45.7% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam, Oklahoma?

About 9.8% of people in Putnam, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Putnam, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Putnam, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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