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Putnam County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Unionville

Putnam County's estimated 2025 population is 4,590 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 110th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 4,974 and has seen a growth of -7.72% since that time.

4,590
Total Population
9
Population Density (mi²)
110
Population Rank (State)
-24 -0.52%
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 96.41% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,50796.41%
Two or more races1402.99%
Native American210.45%
Black or African American70.15%

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 $42,200. Household income levels show a median of $56,875. The poverty rate stands at 16.23%.

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$89,766-
Families$74,602$92,975
Households$56,875$72,634
Non Families$31,298$46,420

$42,200

Average Income

$56,875

Median Household Income

16.23%

Poverty Rate