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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Putnam County

Illinois · 5,730 residents · 160.097 sq mi
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Putnam County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,136. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,730
−6%vs 2000
vs 6,086 in 2000
1990 – 2025
36 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Putnam County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,136
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,492 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,672
−31%vs 2000
vs $19,792 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$310
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $445 in 2000
US average: $450
77.5%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
22.5% rent
1.6
−16%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,817)
Black0.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(171)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(547)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(5,604)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(186)
Asian0%(2)
Other2%(113)
Diversity Score12.7%(726)
13
+41%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.8%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+51%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Putnam County, Illinois?

Putnam County, Illinois has about 5,730 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Putnam County, Illinois earns about $30,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putnam County, Illinois expensive?

In Putnam County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $48,900, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, Illinois?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam County, Illinois?

About 7.5% of people in Putnam County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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