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Putnam County

Georgia · 22,047 residents · 344.682 sq mi
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Putnam County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,910. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,800. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,047
+17%since 2000
from 18,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+23%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K16K18K21K24K1990201020202024Putnam County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,910
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,956 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,294
+70%since 2000
from $20,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+39%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(12,471)
Black29.8%(5,603)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(407)
Asian0.7%(125)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(10,806)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(14,316)
Black24.4%(5,385)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,557)
Asian0.5%(108)
Other1.9%(426)
Diversity Score62.7%(13,830)
Segregation Score48.2%(10,631)
Diversity Score
63
+9%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam County, Georgia?

Putnam County, Georgia has about 22,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Putnam County, Georgia earns about $52,910 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 $165,800, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, Georgia?

About 23.5% 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 18.7% 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 7,910 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9602.03Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9601.03Census Tract 9601.04Census Tract 9602.04Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9602.01
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ZIP 31024
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