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Putnam County

Florida · 73,321 residents · 728.354 sq mi
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Putnam County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73,321
+4%since 2000
from 70,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+16%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K67K70K73K76K1990201020202024Putnam County
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,068
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,180 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,257
+43%since 2000
from $15,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(53,087)
Black16.9%(11,898)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(4,168)
Asian0.4%(294)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.8%(33,687)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(50,541)
Black15.4%(11,274)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(7,816)
Asian0.6%(469)
Other2.1%(1,548)
Diversity Score58.2%(42,639)
Segregation Score35.8%(26,260)
Diversity Score
58
+22%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam County, Florida?

Putnam County, Florida has about 73,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Putnam County, Florida?

The typical household in Putnam County, Florida earns about $40,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putnam County, Florida expensive?

In Putnam County, Florida, the median home is worth about $103,400, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, Florida?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam County, Florida?

About 22.4% of people in Putnam County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Putnam County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Putnam County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,251 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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