Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 99,251 with a growth rate of 0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 29th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 99,644 and has seen a growth of -0.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 77.17% White, 9.26% other race, 3.36% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (77.17%)
Other race (9.26%)
Two or more races (7.67%)
Black or African American (3.36%)
Asian (2.35%)
Native American (0.17%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75,621 | 77.17% |
| Other race | 9,070 | 9.26% |
| Two or more races | 7,513 | 7.67% |
| Black or African American | 3,292 | 3.36% |
| Asian | 2,303 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Putnam County's average per capita income is $67,895. Household income levels show a median of $127,405. The poverty rate stands at 6.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $157,128 | - |
| Families | $144,954 | $170,997 |
| Households | $127,405 | $150,924 |
| Non Families | $54,049 | $80,962 |
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