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Putnam County

State:
Florida
County Seat:
Palatka

Putnam County's estimated 2025 population is 78,393 with a growth rate of 1.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 40th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 74,223 and has seen a growth of 5.62% since that time.

78,393
Total Population
108
Population Density (mi²)
40
Population Rank (State)
1.2K 1.58%
Annual Population Growth

Putnam County Population

Putnam County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Putnam County includes 73.05% White, 15.29% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White54,22673.05%
Black or African American11,34715.29%
Two or more races7,2109.71%
Other race7971.07%
Asian4480.6%
Native American2070.28%

Putnam County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Putnam County's average per capita income is $35,402. Household income levels show a median of $47,256. The poverty rate stands at 23.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$76,660-
Families$58,449$77,899
Households$47,256$64,848
Non Families$29,399$38,260

$35,402

Average Income

$47,256

Median Household Income

23.87%

Poverty Rate