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Putnam County

West Virginia · 57,440 residents · 345.679 sq mi
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Putnam County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,954. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,700. Households here earn about 33% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,440
+11%since 2000
from 51,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K46K50K55K59K1990201020202024Putnam County
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,954
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,892 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,235
+57%since 2000
from $20,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+24%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(53,139)
Black1.1%(646)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(811)
Asian1%(577)
Other2.3%(1,323)
Diversity Score14.3%(8,209)
Segregation Score34.2%(19,638)
Diversity Score
14
+250%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam County, West Virginia?

Putnam County, West Virginia has about 57,440 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Putnam County, West Virginia earns about $63,954 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 $175,700, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam County, West Virginia?

About 26.3% 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 10.8% 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 14,605 residents, a change of about 34 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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