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Putnam County

Ohio · 34,451 residents · 482.544 sq mi
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Putnam County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,790. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
34,451
−1%since 2000
from 34,726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+15%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K34K34K35K35K1990201020202024Putnam County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,790
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,426 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,507
+74%since 2000
from $18,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(32,916)
Black0.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,521)
Asian0.2%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(3,908)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(31,427)
Black0.3%(100)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(2,229)
Asian0.2%(61)
Other1.1%(369)
Diversity Score18.8%(6,481)
Segregation Score50.3%(17,315)
Diversity Score
19
+67%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$140,800−9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam County, Ohio?

Putnam County, Ohio has about 34,451 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Putnam County, Ohio earns about $67,790 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putnam County, Ohio expensive?

In Putnam County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $154,500, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, Ohio?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam County, Ohio?

About 7.8% of people in Putnam County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Putnam County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Putnam County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 632 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 302Census Tract 307Census Tract 301Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 306Census Tract 305Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 304
13 ZIP codes
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