Putnam County's estimated 2025 population is 56,760 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 10th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 55,620 and has seen a growth of 2.05% 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.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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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
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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 |
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Married Families | $107,379 | - |
Families | $93,927 | $112,101 |
Households | $77,871 | $98,681 |
Non Families | $37,936 | $62,547 |
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