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Putnam County

Missouri · 4,979 residents · 517.317 sq mi
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Putnam County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,545. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,200. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,979
−5%since 2000
from 5,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+8%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Putnam County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,545
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,282 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,005
+37%since 2000
from $14,647 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+56%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(5,155)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(32)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,865)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(36)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other0.7%(35)
Diversity Score5%(251)
Diversity Score
5
+151%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam County, Missouri?

Putnam County, Missouri has about 4,979 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Putnam County, Missouri earns about $34,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putnam County, Missouri expensive?

In Putnam County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $98,200, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, Missouri?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam County, Missouri?

About 18.1% of people in Putnam County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Putnam County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Putnam County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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