Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 79,481 with a growth rate of 1.39% 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 7.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (73.05%)
Black or African American (15.29%)
Two or more races (9.71%)
Other race (1.07%)
Asian (0.6%)
Native American (0.28%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,226 | 73.05% |
| Black or African American | 11,347 | 15.29% |
| Two or more races | 7,210 | 9.71% |
| Other race | 797 | 1.07% |
| Asian | 448 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 207 | 0.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,660 | - |
| Families | $58,449 | $77,899 |
| Households | $47,256 | $64,848 |
| Non Families | $29,399 | $38,260 |
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