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Putnam County

State:
Indiana
County Seat:
Greencastle

Putnam County's estimated 2025 population is 38,113 with a growth rate of 0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 40th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 37,903 and has seen a growth of 0.55% since that time.

38,113
Total Population
79
Population Density (mi²)
40
Population Rank (State)
273 0.72%
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 91.66% White, 3.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White33,99691.66%
Black or African American1,2693.42%
Two or more races1,1062.98%
Asian5741.55%
Other race1040.28%
Native American420.11%

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 $48,373. Household income levels show a median of $76,182. The poverty rate stands at 8.07%.

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$99,459-
Families$87,006$103,465
Households$76,182$89,501
Non Families$39,211$54,350

$48,373

Average Income

$76,182

Median Household Income

8.07%

Poverty Rate