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Putnam County, Tennessee Population 2021
Putnam County, Tennessee's estimated population is 83,473 with a growth rate of 1.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County, Tennessee is the 18th largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 72,549 and has seen a growth of 15.06% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83,473 | 1,614 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 81,859 | 1,614 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 80,245 | 1,614 | 2.05% |
| 2018 | 78,631 | 1,332 | 1.72% |
| 2017 | 77,299 | 1,314 | 1.73% |
| 2016 | 75,985 | 911 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 75,074 | 144 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 74,930 | 835 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 74,095 | 566 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 73,529 | 464 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 73,065 | 516 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 72,549 | 21,176 | 41.22% |
| 1990 | 51,373 | 3,683 | 7.72% |
| 1980 | 47,690 | 12,203 | 34.39% |
| 1970 | 35,487 | 6,251 | 21.38% |
| 1960 | 29,236 | -633 | -2.12% |
| 1950 | 29,869 | 3,619 | 13.79% |
| 1940 | 26,250 | 2,491 | 10.48% |
| 1930 | 23,759 | 1,528 | 6.87% |
| 1920 | 22,231 | 2,208 | 11.03% |
| 1910 | 20,023 | 3,133 | 18.55% |
| 1900 | 16,890 | 3,207 | 23.44% |
| 1890 | 13,683 | 2,182 | 18.97% |
| 1880 | 11,501 | 2,803 | 32.23% |
| 1870 | 8,698 | 140 | 1.64% |
| 1860 | 8,558 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.97% (1,614)
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State
Founded
February 11, 1854
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
72,549
Growth Since 2010
15.06% (10,924)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,255 | 93.30% |
| Black or African American | 1,720 | 2.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1,499 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 1,009 | 1.30% |
| Some Other Race | 697 | 0.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 267 | 0.34% |
Putnam County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,424 | 2.36 | 61.5 |
| Married | 14,064 | 3.01 | 81.9 |
| Non Family | 11,749 | 1.32 | 43.2 |
| Female | 4,131 | 2.81 | 46.8 |
| Male | 1,480 | 3.2 | 54.1 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,396 | 6.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,331 | 6.65% |
| High School Graduate | 18,315 | 36.55% |
| Some College | 9,200 | 18.36% |
| Associates Degree | 2,617 | 5.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,169 | 16.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,082 | 10.14% |
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Putnam County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45,570 | 40,021 | 12,201 |
| Hispanic | 2,187 | 1,380 | 344 |
| Black | 1,092 | 967 | 241 |
| Asian | 625 | 565 | 275 |
| Other Race | 458 | 331 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 379 | 315 | 143 |
| Native American | 267 | 121 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 90.40%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.00%.
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$32,497
Average Earnings
$38,653
Average Male
$28,043
Average Female
Putnam County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Putnam County, Tennessee Language
93.85% of Putnam County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 6.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.44% of the population.
Putnam County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65,505 | 10,972 | 16.75% |
| Hispanic | 4,774 | 1,842 | 38.58% |
| Black | 1,493 | 497 | 33.29% |
| Multiple | 1,467 | 432 | 29.45% |
| Other | 697 | 221 | 31.71% |
| Native | 256 | 187 | 73.05% |
| Asian | 972 | 175 | 18.00% |
18.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.74%
Male Poverty Rate
20.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Putnam County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Putnam County, Tennessee is Native, with 73.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Putnam County, Tennessee is White, with 16.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.81%.
Putnam County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Putnam County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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Putnam County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Putnam County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,091 | 7.12% |
| Black | 67 | 4.73% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 7.78% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 1.30% |
| Asian | 31 | 3.66% |
Putnam County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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6.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
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58%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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63.16%
Born in Putnam County, Tennessee
95.39%
Native Born
4.61%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
1.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.39% of Putnam County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 63.16% having been born in Tennessee. 3.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990