Putnam is located in Northeastern CT Planning Region Connecticut. Putnam has a 2024 population of 9,333. Putnam is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,214 in 2020.
The average household income in Putnam is $78,956 with a poverty rate of 9.66%. The median age in Putnam is 41 years: 42.2 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Putnam was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,835 | 84.52% |
| Other race | 654 | 7.06% |
| Two or more races | 468 | 5.05% |
| Black or African American | 233 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,010 | 2.25 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Non Family | 1,800 | 1.21 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Married | 1,465 | 3.16 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 458 | 3.07 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Male | 287 | 2.84 | 23 | 77 |
3
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 669 | 9.92% |
| Associates Degree | 547 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 698 | 10.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 526 | 7.8% |
| High School Graduate | 2,427 | 35.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 488 | 7.24% |
| Some College | 1,389 | 20.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,681 | 4,979 | 1,109 |
| Hispanic | 749 | 304 | 13 |
| Other Race | 347 | 35 | 6 |
| Black | 148 | 148 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 148 | 138 | 27 |
| Asian | 76 | 76 | 43 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,913 | $68,429 | $50,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,418 | $56,793 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $40,661 | $43,958 | $37,436 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,516 | $25,614 | $40,045 |
| Overall | $41,671 | $51,509 | $40,199 |
| Some College | $44,818 | $59,519 | $37,375 |
$41,671
Average Earnings
$51,509
Average Male
$40,199
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.45% of Putnam residents speak only English, while 10.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,914 | 678 | 9.81% |
| Hispanic | 1,538 | 91 | 5.92% |
| Black | 229 | 46 | 20.09% |
| Asian | 76 | 36 | 47.37% |
| Multiple | 444 | 26 | 5.86% |
9.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.35%
Male Poverty Rate
11.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Putnam is Asian, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Putnam is Multiple, with 5.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.01% |
| High School | 11.37% |
| Some College | 6.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.05% |
| Male Employed | 4.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,521 | $100,689 |
| Households | $63,721 | $78,956 |
| Married Families | $98,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,582 | $46,619 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
593
Number of Veterans
490
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 187 |
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Korea | 79 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 157 |
| 35 to 54 | 140 |
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 55 to 64 | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 559 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 14.83% |
| Other Race | 29 | 8.36% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.53%
Born in Putnam
93.6%
Native Born
6.4%
Foreign Born
4.85%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
93.6% of Putnam residents were born in the United States, with 51.53% having been born in Connecticut. 4.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,438 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 9,417 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 9,396 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 9,375 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 9,354 | 21 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 9,333 | 21 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 9,312 | 21 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 9,291 | 53 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 9,238 | 24 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 9,214 | -178 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 9,392 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 9,417 | 67 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 9,350 | 26 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 9,324 | -56 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 9,380 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 9,405 | -53 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 9,458 | -38 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 9,496 | -45 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 9,541 | -15 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 9,556 | 0 | 0% |