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Putnam County

West Virginia · 55,486 residents · 345.679 sq mi
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Putnam County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $135,200. Households here earn about 37% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,486
+8%since 2000
from 51,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K46K50K55K59K1990201020202024Putnam County
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,618
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,892 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,857
+26%since 2000
from $20,471 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(50,361)
Black0.6%(287)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(262)
Asian0.6%(296)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(2,105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(53,377)
Black0.9%(478)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(484)
Asian0.7%(409)
Other0.8%(426)
Diversity Score8%(4,426)
Diversity Score
8
+96%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam County, West Virginia?

Putnam County, West Virginia has about 55,486 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Putnam County, West Virginia earns about $52,618 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 $135,200, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, West Virginia?

About 23.8% 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 10.4% 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 12,651 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 204Census Tract 206.01Census Tract 205Census Tract 206.08Census Tract 202Census Tract 203Census Tract 201Census Tract 206.06Census Tract 207Census Tract 206.09Census Tract 206.07Census Tract 206.04
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 25526ZIP 25560ZIP 25213ZIP 25159ZIP 25168ZIP 25033ZIP 25070ZIP 25082ZIP 25124ZIP 25109ZIP 25011
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