Putnam County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17155 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,601 | — | #2,845 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,590 | +0.6% | #807 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.4 years | +21.9% | #411 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $172,700 | -38.7% | #1,750 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $851 | -26.8% | #1,736 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | -35.8% | #379 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Putnam County has a population of 5,601, making it the #2,845 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Putnam County is $75,590, ranking #807 out of 3,222 counties — 0.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Putnam County is $172,700 (-38.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $851/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.5%.
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97.0% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.8% above the national rate.
About Putnam County, Illinois
Putnam County, Illinois has a total population of 5,601, making it the 2,845th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Putnam County is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Putnam County is $75,590, which ranks #807 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Putnam County is $172,700, 38.7% below the national median. Renters in Putnam County pay a median gross rent of $851 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Putnam County, 22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.5 min.
Putnam County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.6%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Putnam County, Illinois 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.