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Putnam County

New York · 97,668 residents · 230.252 sq mi
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Putnam County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,246. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $366,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97,668
+2%since 2000
from 95,745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+19%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
82K87K92K97K101K1990201020202024Putnam County
202498K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,246
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,533
+58%since 2000
from $30,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,489
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(85,973)
Black1.5%(1,437)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(5,976)
Asian1.2%(1,157)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(20,190)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(71,942)
Black2.5%(2,425)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(17,760)
Asian2.2%(2,146)
Other1.9%(1,882)
Diversity Score50.6%(49,393)
Segregation Score26.1%(25,508)
Diversity Score
51
+140%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam County, New York?

Putnam County, New York has about 97,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Putnam County, New York earns about $107,246 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 $366,400, and the typical rent is about $1,489 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, New York?

About 40.9% 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 5.6% 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 13,727 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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