Putnam County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,314 | — | #1,356 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,928 | +13.0% | #423 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,929 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $201,100 | -28.7% | #1,391 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $855 | -26.5% | #1,710 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | -56.4% | #75 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Putnam County has a population of 34,314, making it the #1,356 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Putnam County is $84,928, ranking #423 out of 3,222 counties — 13.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.5% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Putnam County is $201,100 (-28.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $855/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.1%.
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96.9% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.
About Putnam County, Ohio
Putnam County, Ohio has a total population of 34,314, making it the 1,356th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Putnam County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Putnam County is $84,928, which ranks #423 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Putnam County is $201,100, 28.7% below the national median. Renters in Putnam County pay a median gross rent of $855 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Putnam County, 26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Putnam County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.7%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
All data for Putnam County, Ohio 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.