Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 23,783 with a growth rate of 0.85% 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 12.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (66.83%)
Black or African American (25.56%)
Two or more races (4.38%)
Other race (2.19%)
Asian (0.71%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.34%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,052 | 66.83% |
| Black or African American | 5,757 | 25.56% |
| Two or more races | 986 | 4.38% |
| Other race | 493 | 2.19% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.34% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,876 | - |
| Families | $84,754 | $104,467 |
| Households | $64,163 | $96,575 |
| Non Families | $40,558 | $80,345 |
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