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Putnam County

Illinois · 6,006 residents · 160.097 sq mi
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Putnam County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $123,600. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,006
−1%since 2000
from 6,086 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+14%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Putnam County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,458
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,492 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,004
+36%since 2000
from $19,792 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(5,654)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(252)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other1.1%(66)
Diversity Score14.4%(863)
Diversity Score
14
+60%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam County, Illinois?

Putnam County, Illinois has about 6,006 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Putnam County, Illinois earns about $56,458 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 $123,600, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, Illinois?

About 15.0% 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 10.9% 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 276 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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