Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 37,994 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 40th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 37,903 and has seen a growth of 0.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.4 years
Female: 39.8 years
Male: 37.6 years
There are 30,071 adults, (6,468 of whom are seniors) in Putnam County.
Female: 17,542 (47.1%)
Male: 19,738 (52.9%)
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 91.35% White, 3.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,056 | 91.35% |
| Black or African American | 1,244 | 3.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,207 | 3.24% |
| Asian | 552 | 1.48% |
| Other race | 188 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.09% |
Putnam County's average per capita income is $50,453. Household income levels show a median of $78,378. The poverty rate stands at 8.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,716 | - |
| Families | $88,642 | $104,853 |
| Households | $78,378 | $90,595 |
| Non Families | $33,759 | $52,305 |
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