Putney is a CDP located in Dougherty County Georgia. Putney has a 2024 population of 3,361. Putney is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 19.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Putney is $82,226 with a poverty rate of 19.48%. The median age in Putney is 39.5 years: 41.1 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Putney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,544 | 46.86% |
| White | 1,351 | 41% |
| Two or more races | 233 | 7.07% |
| Other race | 167 | 5.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,178 | 2.8 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Married | 504 | 2.8 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.82 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Female | 170 | 4.16 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Male | 156 | 3.46 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
69.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 9.42% |
| Associates Degree | 271 | 12.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 299 | 13.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 761 | 34.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 2.11% |
| Some College | 474 | 21.78% |
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 | 1,106 | 999 | 223 |
| Black | 946 | 826 | 188 |
| Hispanic | 96 | 72 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 73 | 8 |
| Other Race | 51 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,913 | $0 | $53,895 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,196 | $0 | $60,326 |
| High School Graduate | $31,830 | $37,232 | $24,797 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $48,144 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,637 | $44,199 | $31,758 |
| Some College | $38,455 | $53,841 | $30,324 |
$38,637
Average Earnings
$44,199
Average Male
$31,758
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.39% of Putney residents speak only English, while 5.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,544 | 480 | 31.09% |
| White | 1,351 | 162 | 11.99% |
19.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.25%
Male Poverty Rate
21.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Putney is Black, with 31.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Putney is White, with 11.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.08% |
| High School | 23.39% |
| Some College | 7.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.65% |
| Female Employed | 8.79% |
| Male Employed | 3.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,625 | $96,375 |
| Households | $64,182 | $82,226 |
| Married Families | $84,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,203 | $37,243 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
268
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 14.21% |
| Black | 97 | 8.19% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
15.6%
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
64.92%
Born in Putney
96.42%
Native Born
3.58%
Foreign Born
2.88%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
96.42% of Putney residents were born in the United States, with 64.92% having been born in Georgia. 2.88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,361 | 33 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 3,328 | 33 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3,295 | 140 | 4.44% |
| 2021 | 3,155 | 350 | 12.48% |
| 2020 | 2,805 | 256 | 10.04% |
| 2019 | 2,549 | 299 | 13.29% |
| 2018 | 2,250 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 2,254 | -96 | -4.09% |
| 2016 | 2,350 | -169 | -6.71% |
| 2015 | 2,519 | -197 | -7.25% |
| 2014 | 2,716 | -36 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 2,752 | 99 | 3.73% |
| 2012 | 2,653 | 221 | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 2,432 | -466 | -16.08% |
| 2010 | 2,898 | 0 | 0% |