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Putnam County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

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.

56,760
Total Population
164
Population Density (mi²)
10
Population Rank (State)
-101 -0.18%
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 94.66% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White54,19494.66%
Two or more races1,8673.26%
Asian4500.79%
Black or African American4180.73%
Other race2950.52%
Native American260.05%

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 $53,861. Household income levels show a median of $77,871. The poverty rate stands at 10.68%.

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$107,379-
Families$93,927$112,101
Households$77,871$98,681
Non Families$37,936$62,547

$53,861

Average Income

$77,871

Median Household Income

10.68%

Poverty Rate