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
80th
Median Household Income $126,257 +68.0% #38 / 3,222
99th
Median Age 44.0 years +13.1% #937 / 3,222
71th
Median Home Value $471,300 +67.2% #163 / 3,222
95th
Median Gross Rent $1,775 +52.6% #107 / 3,222
97th
Poverty Rate 7.1% -43.6% #232 / 3,222
93th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

86.1%
Native Born
13.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$126,257 +68.0% vs nat'l
Rank #38 of 3,222
99th percentile
Per Capita Income
$56,593 +37.2% vs nat'l
Rank #109 of 3,222
97th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.1% −43.6% vs nat'l
Rank #232 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −16.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,615 of 3,222
50th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.5% +35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #165 of 3,222
95th percentile
Mean Commute Time
42.1 min +52.4% vs nat'l
Rank #32 of 3,222
99th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$471,300 +67.2% vs nat'l
Rank #163 of 3,222
95th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,775 +52.6% vs nat'l
Rank #107 of 3,222
97th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.8% +30.1% vs nat'l
Rank #190 of 3,222
94th percentile
83.8% Homeownership

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Health

96.4% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.

96.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.4% +5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #190 of 3,222
94th percentile

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.