Putnam County, Georgia Population 2022
Putnam County, Georgia's estimated population is 23,016 with a growth rate of 1.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County, Georgia is the 84th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 21,191 and has seen a growth of 8.61% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 10,029 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 15,475 | 5,446 | 54.30% |
| 1830 | 13,261 | -2,214 | -14.31% |
| 1840 | 10,260 | -3,001 | -22.63% |
| 1850 | 10,794 | 534 | 5.20% |
| 1860 | 10,125 | -669 | -6.20% |
| 1870 | 10,461 | 336 | 3.32% |
| 1880 | 14,539 | 4,078 | 38.98% |
| 1890 | 14,842 | 303 | 2.08% |
| 1900 | 13,436 | -1,406 | -9.47% |
| 1910 | 13,876 | 440 | 3.27% |
| 1920 | 15,151 | 1,275 | 9.19% |
| 1930 | 8,367 | -6,784 | -44.78% |
| 1940 | 8,514 | 147 | 1.76% |
| 1950 | 7,731 | -783 | -9.20% |
| 1960 | 7,798 | 67 | 0.87% |
| 1970 | 8,394 | 596 | 7.64% |
| 1980 | 10,295 | 1,901 | 22.65% |
| 1990 | 14,137 | 3,842 | 37.32% |
| 2010 | 21,191 | 7,054 | 49.90% |
| 2011 | 21,240 | 49 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 21,133 | -107 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 21,280 | 147 | 0.70% |
| 2014 | 21,143 | -137 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 21,307 | 164 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 21,515 | 208 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 21,692 | 177 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 21,820 | 128 | 0.59% |
| 2019 | 22,119 | 299 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 22,418 | 299 | 1.35% |
| 2021 | 22,717 | 299 | 1.33% |
| 2022 | 23,016 | 299 | 1.32% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,101 | 68.94% |
| Black or African American | 5,714 | 26.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.19% |
| Some Other Race | 611 | 2.79% |
| Two or More Races | 433 | 1.98% |
Putnam County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,457 | 2.3 | 74.9 |
| Married | 4,710 | 2.75 | 84.7 |
| Male | 275 | 2.88 | 62.9 |
| Female | 1,276 | 3.29 | 62.7 |
| Non Family | 3,196 | 1.17 | 66.3 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 726 | 4.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,246 | 7.80% |
| High School Graduate | 5,878 | 36.81% |
| Some College | 3,244 | 20.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,124 | 7.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,292 | 14.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,459 | 9.14% |
Putnam County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 166 | 166 | 86 |
| Asian | 41 | 23 | 19 |
| White | 11,235 | 9,880 | 3,285 |
| Hispanic | 718 | 475 | 155 |
| Black | 3,864 | 3,508 | 258 |
| Other Race | 300 | 81 | |
| Native American | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 51.81%.
$34,051
Average Earnings
$39,835
Average Male
$24,738
Average Female
Putnam County, Georgia Language by Age
Putnam County, Georgia Language
94.54% of Putnam County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.47% of the population.
Putnam County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 41 | 19 | 46.34% |
| Multiple | 433 | 164 | 37.88% |
| Black | 5,519 | 1,602 | 29.03% |
| White | 14,230 | 2,177 | 15.30% |
| Other | 42 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,371 | 41 | 2.99% |
18.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.33%
Male Poverty Rate
21.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Putnam County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Putnam County, Georgia is Asian, with 46.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Putnam County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.44%.
Putnam County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Putnam County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Putnam County, Georgia Marriage
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.
Putnam County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,368 | 11.10% |
| Black | 607 | 13.81% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 25.30% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2.07% |
Putnam County, Georgia Veterans by Education
13.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
67.51%
Born in Putnam County, Georgia
96.83%
Native Born
3.17%
Foreign Born
2.10%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.83% of Putnam County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 67.51% having been born in Georgia. 2.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990