Putnam County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,642 | — | #2,926 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,510 | -15.5% | #1,753 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.9 years | +18.0% | #613 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $119,500 | -57.6% | #2,682 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $521 | -55.2% | #3,152 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +23.2% | #2,044 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Putnam County has a population of 4,642, making it the #2,926 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Putnam County is $63,510, ranking #1,753 out of 3,222 counties — 15.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Putnam County is $119,500 (-57.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $521/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.0%.
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90.4% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Putnam County, Missouri
Putnam County, Missouri has a total population of 4,642, making it the 2,926th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Putnam County is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Putnam County is $63,510, which ranks #1,753 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Putnam County is $119,500, 57.6% below the national median. Renters in Putnam County pay a median gross rent of $521 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Putnam County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Putnam County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
All data for Putnam County, Missouri 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.