Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 56,848 with a growth rate of -0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 10th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 55,620 and has seen a growth of 2.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 42.2 years
There are 44,882 adults, (11,255 of whom are seniors) in Putnam County.
Female: 28,861 (50.5%)
Male: 28,316 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 94% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,747 | 94% |
| Two or more races | 2,052 | 3.59% |
| Black or African American | 542 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 458 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 346 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.06% |
Putnam County's average per capita income is $57,074. Household income levels show a median of $79,527. The poverty rate stands at 10.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,419 | - |
| Families | $100,483 | $117,996 |
| Households | $79,527 | $101,714 |
| Non Families | $37,690 | $63,204 |
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