Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 38,256 with a growth rate of 0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 40th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 37,903 and has seen a growth of 0.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 91.66% White, 3.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.66%)
Black or African American (3.42%)
Two or more races (2.98%)
Asian (1.55%)
Other race (0.28%)
Native American (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,996 | 91.66% |
| Black or African American | 1,269 | 3.42% |
| Two or more races | 1,106 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 574 | 1.55% |
| Other race | 104 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Putnam County's average per capita income is $48,373. Household income levels show a median of $76,182. The poverty rate stands at 8.07%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,459 | - |
| Families | $87,006 | $103,465 |
| Households | $76,182 | $89,501 |
| Non Families | $39,211 | $54,350 |
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