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Putnam Micro

Putnam, CT · 1 counties · 98,096 residents (2025 est.) · 553.895 sq mi
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Notable rankings
#19Lowest poverty rateof 9257.5%
The short version

Putnam is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $307,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96,312
+1%since 2023
from 95,829 in 2023
2022 – 2025
Population density
174 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 173 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:98,096 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2022 – 2024
96K96K96K96K96K20222024Putnam
202496K
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,589
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,564 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,072
+6%since 2023
from $44,393 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+2%since 2023
from 0.405 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $281,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,155
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,153 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+6%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(83,553)
Black1.7%(1,611)
Hispanic / Latino5%(4,839)
Asian1.4%(1,304)
Other4.7%(4,522)
Diversity Score29.3%(28,096)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(83,085)
Black1.4%(1,391)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(5,051)
Asian1.3%(1,298)
Other5.7%(5,487)
Diversity Score31.2%(30,028)
Segregation Score17.6%(16,975)
Diversity Score
31
+6%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
−1%since 2023
from 29.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
Female
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

PutnamCENTRAL7,120
What's inside

1 component county

Northeastern Connecticut Planning RegionCENTRAL98,096
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putnam, CT?

Putnam, CT has about 96,312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Putnam, CT?

The typical household in Putnam, CT earns about $90,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putnam, CT expensive?

In Putnam, CT, the median home is worth about $307,600, and the typical rent is about $1,155 a month.

How educated are people in Putnam, CT?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Putnam, CT hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putnam, CT?

About 7.5% of people in Putnam, CT live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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