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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Putnam County

Georgia · 18,812 residents · 344.682 sq mi
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Putnam County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,956. Population has grown 33% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,812
+33%since 1990
from 14,137 in 1990
1990 – 2025
55 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 41 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+16%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,956
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,325 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,161
+69%since 1990
from $11,951 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
79.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
20.7% rent
2.3
−5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(9,235)
Black32.8%(4,636)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(121)
Asian1.1%(151)
Diversity Score59.3%(8,385)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(12,471)
Black29.8%(5,603)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(407)
Asian0.7%(125)
Diversity Score57.4%(10,806)
57
−3%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−6%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam County, Georgia?

Putnam County, Georgia has about 18,812 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Putnam County, Georgia earns about $36,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putnam County, Georgia expensive?

In Putnam County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, Georgia?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam County, Georgia?

About 14.6% of people in Putnam County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Putnam County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Putnam County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,675 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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