State
County
Land Area (mi²)
20.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
460.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.22%
Growth Since 2010
-2.24%
World Population Review
Putnam, Connecticut Population 2021
9,347
Putnam is a city located in Windham County Connecticut. Putnam has a 2020 population of 9,347. Putnam is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,561 in 2010. Putnam reached it's highest population of 9,561 in 2010.
The average household income in Putnam is $77,623 with a poverty rate of 9.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $882 per month, and the median house value is $194,900. The median age in Putnam is 48.8 years, 48.8 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
Putnam Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Putnam was:
- White: 95.40%
- Two or more races: 1.94%
- Black or African American: 1.87%
- Asian: 0.67%
- Other race: 0.12%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Putnam, Connecticut is 9,347 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,410.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 9,561.
Putnam, Connecticut Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,930 | 95.40% |
| Two or More Races | 182 | 1.94% |
| Black or African American | 175 | 1.87% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.67% |
| Some Other Race | 11 | 0.12% |
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Putnam Population by Race
Putnam Population Pyramid $2021
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Putnam Population by Age
Putnam Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,096 | 2.22 | 58.1 |
| Non Family | 1,678 | 1.23 | 36.9 |
| Married | 1,637 | 2.8 | 79.4 |
| Female | 520 | 3.1 | 55 |
| Male | 261 | 3.12 | 67 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
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Putnam Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 178 | 2.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 500 | 6.90% |
| High School Graduate | 2,458 | 33.92% |
| Some College | 1,517 | 20.94% |
| Associates Degree | 758 | 10.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,106 | 15.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 729 | 10.06% |
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Putnam Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Putnam Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,801 | 6,145 | 1,728 |
| Hispanic | 226 | 224 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 98 | 37 |
| Black | 109 | 109 | 30 |
| Asian | 63 | 63 | 36 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 |
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 asian people with a rate of 57.14%.
Putnam Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,280
Average Earnings
$43,300
Average Male
$36,881
Average Female
Putnam Earnings by Educational Attainment
Putnam Language by Age
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Putnam Language
95.17% of Putnam residents speak only English, while 4.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.94% of the population.
Putnam Language
Putnam Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,375 | 691 | 8.25% |
| Multiple | 173 | 65 | 37.57% |
| Asian | 63 | 47 | 74.60% |
| Black | 172 | 44 | 25.58% |
| Hispanic | 445 | 4 | 0.90% |
| Other | 11 | 2 | 18.18% |
9.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.78%
Male Poverty Rate
9.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Putnam
The race most likely to be in poverty in Putnam is Asian, with 74.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Putnam is Hispanic, with 0.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.77%.
Putnam Poverty
Putnam Poverty Rate by Education
Putnam Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Putnam Married by Age and Sex
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Putnam Marriage
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 55-64.
Putnam Marital Status by Race
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Putnam Marital Status
Putnam Veterans by War
Putnam Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 690 | 9.15% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 9.56% |
| Other Race | 9 | 81.82% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5.22% |
Putnam Veterans by Race
Putnam Veterans by Education
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3.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
Putnam Veterans by Education
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63.6%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Putnam Employment by Age
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Putnam Employment by Race
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Putnam Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.90%
Native Born
3.10%
Foreign Born
0.90%
Non Citizen
2.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.90% of Putnam residents were born in the United States, with 57.84% having been born in Connecticut. 0.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Putnam Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,347 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 9,368 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 9,389 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 9,410 | 64 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 9,346 | 25 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 9,321 | -56 | -0.60% |
| 2015 | 9,377 | -30 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 9,407 | -50 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 9,457 | -43 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 9,500 | -43 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 9,543 | -18 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 9,561 | 0.00% |