Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 99,214 with a growth rate of 0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 29th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 99,644 and has seen a growth of -0.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 45.3 years
Male: 42.7 years
There are 79,074 adults, (18,910 of whom are seniors) in Putnam County.
Female: 48,643 (49.6%)
Male: 49,464 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 74.77% White, 10.44% other race, 3.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73,359 | 74.77% |
| Other race | 10,238 | 10.44% |
| Two or more races | 9,081 | 9.26% |
| Black or African American | 2,960 | 3.02% |
| Asian | 2,263 | 2.31% |
| Native American | 181 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.03% |
Putnam County's average per capita income is $70,213. Household income levels show a median of $126,257. The poverty rate stands at 7.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $161,554 | - |
| Families | $148,599 | $175,546 |
| Households | $126,257 | $153,855 |
| Non Families | $53,996 | $80,902 |
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