Putnam town is located in Washington County New York. Putnam town has a 2024 population of 559. Putnam town is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 565 in 2020.
The average household income in Putnam town is $94,223 with a poverty rate of 11.25%. The median age in Putnam town is 51.7 years: 47.8 years for males, and 54.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Putnam town was:
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 239 | 2.4 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Married | 147 | 2.67 | 99.3 | 0.7 |
| Non Family | 55 | 1.11 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Female | 29 | 3 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Male | 8 | 4.25 | 100 | 0 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
92.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
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
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
$42,250
Average Earnings
$62,500
Average Male
$27,969
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.19% of Putnam town residents speak only English, while 1.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.9% of the population.
rate
11.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.3%
Male Poverty Rate
13.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Putnam town is White, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Putnam town is White, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.9%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
64.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
61.85%
Born in Putnam town
98.26%
Native Born
1.74%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
98.26% of Putnam town residents were born in the United States, with 61.85% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 544 | -3 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 547 | -3 | -0.55% |
| 2027 | 550 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 553 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 556 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 559 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 562 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 565 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 564 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 565 | -12 | -2.08% |
| 2019 | 577 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 578 | -4 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 582 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 586 | -6 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 592 | -3 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 595 | -4 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 599 | -5 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 604 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 608 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 610 | 0 | 0% |