Putnam County, Tennessee Population 2022
Putnam County, Tennessee's estimated population is 85,087 with a growth rate of 1.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County, Tennessee is the 18th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 72,549 and has seen a growth of 17.28% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 8,558 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 8,698 | 140 | 1.64% |
| 1880 | 11,501 | 2,803 | 32.23% |
| 1890 | 13,683 | 2,182 | 18.97% |
| 1900 | 16,890 | 3,207 | 23.44% |
| 1910 | 20,023 | 3,133 | 18.55% |
| 1920 | 22,231 | 2,208 | 11.03% |
| 1930 | 23,759 | 1,528 | 6.87% |
| 1940 | 26,250 | 2,491 | 10.48% |
| 1950 | 29,869 | 3,619 | 13.79% |
| 1960 | 29,236 | -633 | -2.12% |
| 1970 | 35,487 | 6,251 | 21.38% |
| 1980 | 47,690 | 12,203 | 34.39% |
| 1990 | 51,373 | 3,683 | 7.72% |
| 2010 | 72,549 | 21,176 | 41.22% |
| 2011 | 73,065 | 516 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 73,529 | 464 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 74,095 | 566 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 74,930 | 835 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 75,074 | 144 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 75,985 | 911 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 77,299 | 1,314 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 78,631 | 1,332 | 1.72% |
| 2019 | 80,245 | 1,614 | 2.05% |
| 2020 | 81,859 | 1,614 | 2.01% |
| 2021 | 83,473 | 1,614 | 1.97% |
| 2022 | 85,087 | 1,614 | 1.93% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,710 | 92.57% |
| Black or African American | 1,885 | 2.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 240 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 1,010 | 1.29% |
| Some Other Race | 816 | 1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1,881 | 2.39% |
Putnam County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,777 | 2.37 | 61.9 |
| Married | 14,567 | 3 | 80.8 |
| Male | 1,386 | 3.39 | 53.2 |
| Female | 4,138 | 2.86 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 11,686 | 1.29 | 43.2 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,572 | 5.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,475 | 6.79% |
| High School Graduate | 19,223 | 37.58% |
| Some College | 9,493 | 18.56% |
| Associates Degree | 2,878 | 5.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,031 | 15.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,486 | 10.72% |
Putnam County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 718 | 661 | 315 |
| Asian | 685 | 609 | 217 |
| Other Race | 488 | 345 | 150 |
| White | 46,113 | 41,122 | 12,275 |
| Hispanic | 2,285 | 1,596 | 482 |
| Black | 1,144 | 1,016 | 194 |
| Native American | 240 | 103 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.87%.
$34,186
Average Earnings
$37,299
Average Male
$30,574
Average Female
Putnam County, Tennessee Language by Age
Putnam County, Tennessee Language
93.59% of Putnam County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 6.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.54% of the population.
Putnam County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 228 | 168 | 73.68% |
| Hispanic | 4,915 | 2,038 | 41.46% |
| Black | 1,682 | 543 | 32.28% |
| Multiple | 1,840 | 502 | 27.28% |
| Asian | 968 | 166 | 17.15% |
| White | 65,909 | 10,091 | 15.31% |
| Other | 365 | NaN% |
17.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.67%
Male Poverty Rate
18.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Putnam County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Putnam County, Tennessee is Native, with 73.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Putnam County, Tennessee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.25%.
Putnam County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Putnam County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,398 | 7.59% |
| Black | 94 | 6.48% |
| Asian | 41 | 4.81% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 5.50% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 0.77% |
Putnam County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
8.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.59%
Born in Putnam County, Tennessee
95.65%
Native Born
4.35%
Foreign Born
2.40%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.65% of Putnam County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 63.59% having been born in Tennessee. 2.40% 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