Putnam County, New York
NY · FIPS 36079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 98,107 | — | #633 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $126,257 | +68.0% | #38 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #937 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $471,300 | +67.2% | #163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,775 | +52.6% | #107 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | -43.6% | #232 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Putnam County has a population of 98,107, making it the #633 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Putnam County is $126,257, ranking #38 out of 3,222 counties — 68.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Putnam County is $471,300 (+67.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,775/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.8%.
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96.4% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About Putnam County, New York
Putnam County, New York has a total population of 98,107, making it the 633rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Putnam County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Putnam County is $126,257, which ranks #38 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 68.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Putnam County is $471,300, 67.2% above the national median. Renters in Putnam County pay a median gross rent of $1,775 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Putnam County, 45.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 42.1 min.
Putnam County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Putnam County, New York 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.