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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Putnam County

Illinois · 6,086 residents · 160.097 sq mi
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Putnam County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,492. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $88,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,086
+6%since 1990
from 5,730 in 1990
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+10%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Putnam County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,492
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,136 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,792
+45%since 1990
from $13,672 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$445
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
82.6%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
17.4% rent
1.9
+19%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(5,604)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(186)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score12.7%(726)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,817)
Black0.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(171)
Asian0.3%(16)
Diversity Score9%(547)
9
−29%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−34%since 1990
from 23.6 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, Illinois?

Putnam County, Illinois has about 6,086 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Putnam County, Illinois earns about $45,492 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 $88,200, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, Illinois?

About 12.1% 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 5.5% of people in Putnam County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Putnam County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Putnam County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 356 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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