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Putnam

Texas · 63 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $55,600. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 36.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−28%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+13%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
03060891191990201020202024Putnam
20249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,908
+54%since 2000
from $13,562 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance50%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical50%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
15.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(5)
Diversity Score
8
−30%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.3%
+59.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
40.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 28.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−47.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2013
from 48.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam, Texas?

Putnam, Texas has about 63 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Putnam, Texas expensive?

In Putnam, Texas, the median home is worth about $55,600.

How educated are people in Putnam, Texas?

About 5.3% 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 36.7% 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 46 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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