Putnam County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,280 | — | #1,277 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,378 | +4.3% | #655 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | -1.3% | #2,501 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $218,900 | -22.3% | #1,205 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $884 | -24.0% | #1,524 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -31.0% | #504 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Putnam County has a population of 37,280, making it the #1,277 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Putnam County is $78,378, ranking #655 out of 3,222 counties — 4.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Putnam County is $218,900 (-22.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $884/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.4%.
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95.4% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Putnam County, Indiana
Putnam County, Indiana has a total population of 37,280, making it the 1,277th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Putnam County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Putnam County is $78,378, which ranks #655 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Putnam County is $218,900, 22.3% below the national median. Renters in Putnam County pay a median gross rent of $884 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Putnam County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.4 min.
Putnam County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Putnam County, Indiana 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.