With 57,177 people, Putnam County is a county in West Virginia. That puts it in the top 5% of US counties for household income. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. 1% of residents were born outside the United States. That is roughly 33% ahead of the West Virginia median. At a median age of 42.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.5%(1,016)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)24.1%(860)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era34.9%(1,245)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.3%(81)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.5%(53)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 3,565 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Putnam County, West Virginia?
Putnam County, West Virginia has about 57,177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Putnam County, West Virginia?
The typical household in Putnam County, West Virginia earns about $79,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Putnam County, West Virginia expensive?
In Putnam County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $223,300, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.
How educated are people in Putnam County, West Virginia?
About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Putnam County, West Virginia?
About 10.6% of people in Putnam County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
Has Putnam County, West Virginia grown since 1990?
Yes, Putnam County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,342 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.
