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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Putnam County

New York · 95,745 residents · 230.252 sq mi
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Putnam County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,279. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $205,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

95,745
+14%since 1990
from 83,941 in 1990
1990 – 2025
416 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 365 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+11%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
82K87K92K97K101K1990201020202024Putnam County
202498K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,279
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,634 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,127
+47%since 1990
from $20,536 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$205,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$913
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $765 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
17.8% rent
2.8
−22%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(81,686)
Black0.8%(694)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2,391)
Asian1.1%(919)
Diversity Score13%(10,884)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(85,973)
Black1.5%(1,437)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(5,976)
Asian1.2%(1,157)
Diversity Score21.1%(20,190)
21
+63%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.9%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
−5%since 1990
from 30.2 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, New York?

Putnam County, New York has about 95,745 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Putnam County, New York?

The typical household in Putnam County, New York earns about $72,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putnam County, New York expensive?

In Putnam County, New York, the median home is worth about $205,500, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, New York?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam County, New York?

About 4.4% of people in Putnam County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Putnam County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Putnam County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,804 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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