Putnam, Connecticut Population 2022
Putnam is a city located in Windham County Connecticut. Putnam has a 2020 population of 7,035. Putnam is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,065 in 2010.
The average household income in Putnam is $68,133 with a poverty rate of 7.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,020 per month, and the median house value is $187,100. The median age in Putnam is 42.7 years, 42.9 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
Putnam Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Putnamwas:
- White: 94.02%
- Two or more races: 2.55%
- Black or African American: 2.52%
- Asian: 0.73%
- Other race: 0.18%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,711 | 94.02% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.73% |
| Some Other Race | 13 | 0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 182 | 2.55% |
Putnam Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,110 | 2.26 | 49.5 |
| Married | 965 | 3 | 77.4 |
| Male | 441 | 2.77 | 42 |
| Female | 437 | 3.16 | 61.3 |
| Non Family | 1,267 | 1.2 | 26.8 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 1.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 380 | 7.24% |
| High School Graduate | 2,074 | 39.50% |
| Some College | 1,094 | 20.83% |
| Associates Degree | 697 | 13.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 558 | 10.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 368 | 7.01% |
Putnam Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 67 | 31 |
| White | 4,897 | 4,439 | 836 |
| Black | 105 | 105 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 201 | 199 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 84.62%.
Putnam Language by Age
Putnam Language
93.16% of Putnam residents speak only English, while 6.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.39% of the population.
Putnam Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 52 | 48 | 92.31% |
| Black | 177 | 33 | 18.64% |
| Multiple | 172 | 21 | 12.21% |
| White | 6,398 | 408 | 6.38% |
| Other | 2 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 363 | 6 | 1.65% |
7.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.44%
Male Poverty Rate
9.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Putnam
The race most likely to be in poverty in Putnam is Asian, with 92.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Putnam is Hispanic, with 1.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.60%.
Putnam Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Putnam Married by Age and Sex
Putnam Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Putnam Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 534 | 9.77% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 12.44% |
Putnam Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
68%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
58.98%
Born in Putnam
96.71%
Native Born
3.29%
Foreign Born
1.09%
Non Citizen
2.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.71% of Putnam residents were born in the United States, with 58.98% having been born in Connecticut. 1.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,214 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 7,199 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 7,184 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 7,169 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 7,154 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 7,139 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 7,124 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 7,109 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 7,094 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 7,079 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 7,065 | -14 | -0.20% |
| 2021 | 7,050 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 7,035 | -15 | -0.21% |