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Putnam

Texas · 70 residents (2025 est.) · 1.013 sq mi
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Population has fallen 90% since 2000, a loss of 79 residents. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9
−90%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−90%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.3
+27%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:70 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
03060891191990201020202024Putnam
20249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$106,411
+685%since 2000
from $13,562 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
+27%since 2010
from 0.278 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
61.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(3)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+37.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−28.3 ptssince 2011
from 28.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.0%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2012
from 54.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−48.7 ptssince 2013
from 48.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+69.4 ptssince 2017
from 30.6% 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, Texas?

Putnam, Texas has about 9 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Putnam, Texas?

About 44.4% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Putnam, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Putnam, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Putnam, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -92 percent over that period.

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