Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 88,213 with a growth rate of 1.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 17th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 72,552 and has seen a growth of 21.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 33.5 years
There are 65,334 adults, (13,623 of whom are seniors) in Putnam County.
Female: 41,378 (50.1%)
Male: 41,180 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 86.76% White, 3.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,624 | 86.76% |
| Two or more races | 4,941 | 5.98% |
| Other race | 2,825 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 2,008 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 947 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 213 | 0.26% |
Putnam County's average per capita income is $42,698. Household income levels show a median of $58,912. The poverty rate stands at 18.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,350 | $109,263 |
| Families | $79,273 | $95,928 |
| Households | $58,912 | $78,922 |
| Non Families | $34,403 | $46,618 |
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