Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 5,723 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 94th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 6,014 and has seen a growth of -4.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 92.89% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.89%)
Two or more races (3.2%)
Other race (2.79%)
Asian (0.64%)
Black or African American (0.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.23%)
Native American (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,202 | 92.89% |
| Two or more races | 179 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 156 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.64% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Putnam County's average per capita income is $49,178. Household income levels show a median of $77,526. The poverty rate stands at 9.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,512 | - |
| Families | $93,265 | $107,164 |
| Households | $77,526 | $90,990 |
| Non Families | $40,042 | $51,413 |
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