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Putnam County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Eatonton

Putnam County's estimated 2025 population is 23,521 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 81st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,192 and has seen a growth of 10.99% since that time.

23,521
Total Population
68
Population Density (miĀ²)
81
Population Rank (State)
196 0.84%
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 66.83% White, 25.56% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White15,05266.83%
Black or African American5,75725.56%
Two or more races9864.38%
Other race4932.19%
Asian1590.71%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander770.34%
Native American00%

Putnam County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Putnam County's average per capita income is $47,479. Household income levels show a median of $64,163. The poverty rate stands at 18.61%.

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$94,876-
Families$84,754$104,467
Households$64,163$96,575
Non Families$40,558$80,345

$47,479

Average Income

$64,163

Median Household Income

18.61%

Poverty Rate