Putnam County, Tennessee

TN · FIPS 47141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 82,558 #713 / 3,222
78th
Median Household Income $58,912 -21.6% #2,179 / 3,222
32th
Median Age 36.0 years -7.5% #2,880 / 3,222
11th
Median Home Value $282,500 +0.2% #719 / 3,222
78th
Median Gross Rent $908 -21.9% #1,395 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 18.4% +45.8% #2,508 / 3,222
22th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.3%
Native Born
5.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$58,912 −21.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,179 of 3,222
32th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,985 −22.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,105 of 3,222
35th percentile
Poverty Rate
18.4% +45.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,508 of 3,222
22th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.7% −29.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,143 of 3,222
65th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.8% −11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #777 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.5 min −14.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,261 of 3,222
30th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$282,500 +0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #719 of 3,222
78th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$908 −21.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,395 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
61.2% −5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,963 of 3,222
8th percentile
61.2% Homeownership

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Health

89.4% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.

89.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.4% −2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,284 of 3,222
29th percentile

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.