Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 23,910 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 81st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,192 and has seen a growth of 12.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.8 years
Female: 50.6 years
Male: 45 years
There are 18,419 adults, (5,679 of whom are seniors) in Putnam County.
Female: 11,588 (50.7%)
Male: 11,267 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 65.58% White, 22% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,988 | 65.58% |
| Black or African American | 5,029 | 22% |
| Two or more races | 1,809 | 7.92% |
| Asian | 498 | 2.18% |
| Other race | 418 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.2% |
Putnam County's average per capita income is $53,960. Household income levels show a median of $72,096. The poverty rate stands at 17.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,839 | - |
| Families | $90,545 | $122,757 |
| Households | $72,096 | $110,052 |
| Non Families | $39,497 | $83,121 |
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