Putnam County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82,558 | — | #713 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,912 | -21.6% | #2,179 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.0 years | -7.5% | #2,880 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $282,500 | +0.2% | #719 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $908 | -21.9% | #1,395 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | +45.8% | #2,508 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Putnam County has a population of 82,558, making it the #713 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Putnam County is $58,912, ranking #2,179 out of 3,222 counties — 21.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Putnam County is $282,500 (+0.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $908/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.2%.
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89.4% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
About Putnam County, Tennessee
Putnam County, Tennessee has a total population of 82,558, making it the 713th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Putnam County is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Putnam County is $58,912, which ranks #2,179 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Putnam County is $282,500, 0.2% above the national median. Renters in Putnam County pay a median gross rent of $908 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Putnam County, 29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Putnam County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.4%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Putnam County, Tennessee 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.