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Putnam County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Cookeville

Putnam County's estimated 2025 population is 86,592 with a growth rate of 1.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 17th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 72,552 and has seen a growth of 19.35% since that time.

86,592
Total Population
216
Population Density (mi²)
17
Population Rank (State)
1.4K 1.61%
Annual Population Growth

Putnam County Population

Putnam County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Putnam County includes 87.74% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White71,39187.74%
Two or more races4,4325.45%
Other race2,1752.67%
Black or African American2,0162.48%
Asian9461.16%
Native American4060.5%

Putnam County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Putnam County's average per capita income is $41,141. Household income levels show a median of $56,537. The poverty rate stands at 16.94%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$89,037-
Families$74,175$92,023
Households$56,537$75,297
Non Families$31,188$44,139

$41,141

Average Income

$56,537

Median Household Income

16.94%

Poverty Rate