Putnam County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57,177 | — | #926 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,527 | +5.8% | #607 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,336 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $223,300 | -20.8% | #1,150 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $952 | -18.1% | #1,175 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -15.9% | #921 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Putnam County has a population of 57,177, making it the #926 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Putnam County is $79,527, ranking #607 out of 3,222 counties — 5.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Putnam County is $223,300 (-20.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $952/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.8%.
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94.4% of residents in Putnam County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Putnam County, West Virginia
Putnam County, West Virginia has a total population of 57,177, making it the 926th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Putnam County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Putnam County is $79,527, which ranks #607 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Putnam County is $223,300, 20.8% below the national median. Renters in Putnam County pay a median gross rent of $952 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Putnam County, 29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Putnam County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Putnam County, West Virginia 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.