Putnam County's estimated 2026 population is 57,317 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 9th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 55,620 and has seen a growth of 3.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 94.66% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.66%)
Two or more races (3.26%)
Asian (0.79%)
Black or African American (0.73%)
Other race (0.52%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,194 | 94.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,867 | 3.26% |
| Asian | 450 | 0.79% |
| Black or African American | 418 | 0.73% |
| Other race | 295 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Putnam County's average per capita income is $53,861. Household income levels show a median of $77,871. The poverty rate stands at 10.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,379 | - |
| Families | $93,927 | $112,101 |
| Households | $77,871 | $98,681 |
| Non Families | $37,936 | $62,547 |
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