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
58th
Median Household Income $84,928 +13.0% #423 / 3,222
87th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,929 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $201,100 -28.7% #1,391 / 3,222
57th
Median Gross Rent $855 -26.5% #1,710 / 3,222
47th
Poverty Rate 5.5% -56.4% #75 / 3,222
98th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$84,928 +13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #423 of 3,222
87th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,590 −4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #872 of 3,222
73th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.5% −56.4% vs nat'l
Rank #75 of 3,222
98th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.8% −66.1% vs nat'l
Rank #231 of 3,222
93th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.4% −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,066 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.3 min −11.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,081 of 3,222
35th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$201,100 −28.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,391 of 3,222
57th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$855 −26.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,710 of 3,222
47th percentile
Homeownership Rate
87.1% +35.2% vs nat'l
Rank #55 of 3,222
98th percentile
87.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.9% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.

96.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.9% +5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #86 of 3,222
97th percentile

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.