Putnam County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13237 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,855 | — | #1,735 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,096 | -4.1% | #1,042 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.8 years | +22.9% | #369 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $249,300 | -11.6% | #895 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,002 | -13.8% | #985 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | +40.0% | #2,402 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Putnam County has a population of 22,855, making it the #1,735 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Putnam County is $72,096, ranking #1,042 out of 3,222 counties — 4.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.6% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Putnam County is $249,300 (-11.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,002/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.9%.
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89.7% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% below the national rate.
About Putnam County, Georgia
Putnam County, Georgia has a total population of 22,855, making it the 1,735th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Putnam County is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Putnam County is $72,096, which ranks #1,042 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Putnam County is $249,300, 11.6% below the national median. Renters in Putnam County pay a median gross rent of $1,002 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Putnam County, 31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
Putnam County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%).
All data for Putnam County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.