COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Putnam County

West Virginia · 51,589 residents · 345.679 sq mi

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Putnam County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,892. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value is $92,600. Households here earn about 41% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.7

US median: 35.2

Less educated

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

51,589

+20%since 1990

from 42,835 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

149 / sq mi

+20%since 1990

from 124 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.7

+10%since 1990

from 34.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202457K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$41,892

+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $27,405 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,471

+73%since 1990

from $11,840 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.3%

−2.7 ptssince 1990

from 12.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$92,600

+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $62,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$496

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $345 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

84.0%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 83.3% in 1990

16.0% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−4%since 1990

from 2.3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.1%(42,442)

Black0.4%(151)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(142)

Asian0.3%(138)

Diversity Score3.1%(1,323)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.6%(50,361)

Black0.6%(287)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(262)

Asian0.6%(296)

Diversity Score4.1%(2,105)

Diversity Score

+32%since 1990

from 3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.7%

+6.4 ptssince 1990

from 13.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

83.8%

+10.0 ptssince 1990

from 73.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.9%

+1.8 ptssince 1990

from 5.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.0 min

−22%since 1990

from 23.1 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam County, West Virginia?

Putnam County, West Virginia has about 51,589 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Putnam County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Putnam County, West Virginia earns about $41,892 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 $92,600, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, West Virginia?

About 19.7% 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 9.3% 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 8,754 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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