Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 4,339 with a growth rate of -2.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 110th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 4,974 and has seen a growth of -12.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 96.41% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (96.41%)
Two or more races (2.99%)
Native American (0.45%)
Black or African American (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,507 | 96.41% |
| Two or more races | 140 | 2.99% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Putnam County's average per capita income is $42,200. Household income levels show a median of $56,875. The poverty rate stands at 16.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,766 | - |
| Families | $74,602 | $92,975 |
| Households | $56,875 | $72,634 |
| Non Families | $31,298 | $46,420 |
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