Putnam County, MO
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Putnam County Overview
4,698
TOTAL POPULATION
2,414
MALE POPULATION
2,284
FEMALE POPULATION
105.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,176
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,908
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,950
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,157
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Putnam County Area Codes
Race in Putnam County
The most populous races in Putnam County are White / Caucasian (4,539 | 96.6%), Two or more Races (128 | 2.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (123 | 2.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 11 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 123 | 2.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 20 | 0.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 4,539 | 96.6% |
| Two or more Races | 128 | 2.7% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 4,698 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Putnam County
The most populous ancestries reported in Putnam County are German (1,081 | 23.0%), English (505 | 10.7%), American (445 | 9.5%), Irish (347 | 7.4%), and Scottish (201 | 4.3%), together accounting for 54.9% of all Putnam County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 445 | 9.5% |
| Belgian | 16 | 0.3% |
| British | 24 | 0.5% |
| Cajun | 6 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 29 | 0.6% |
| Chilean | 6 | 0.1% |
| Croatian | 52 | 1.1% |
| Cuban | 4 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 12 | 0.3% |
| Danish | 6 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 48 | 1.0% |
| English | 505 | 10.7% |
| European | 119 | 2.5% |
| French | 34 | 0.7% |
| French American Indian | 1 | 0.0% |
| German | 1,081 | 23.0% |
| Irish | 347 | 7.4% |
| Italian | 76 | 1.6% |
| Mexican | 66 | 1.4% |
| Norwegian | 74 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 91 | 1.9% |
| Scotch-Irish | 83 | 1.8% |
| Scottish | 201 | 4.3% |
| South American | 6 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 6 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 53 | 1.1% | View All 26 Rows |
Immigrants in Putnam County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Putnam County came from Central America (17 | 0.4%), Latin America (17 | 0.4%), and Mexico (17 | 0.4%), together accounting for 1.1% of all Putnam County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Central America | 17 | 0.4% |
| Latin America | 17 | 0.4% |
| Mexico | 17 | 0.4% | View All 3 Rows |
Sex and Age in Putnam County
Sex and Age in Putnam County
The most populous age groups in Putnam County are 10 to 14 Years (223 | 9.2%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (193 | 8.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 147 (6.1%) | 128 (5.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 111 (4.6%) | 193 (8.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 223 (9.2%) | 126 (5.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 125 (5.2%) | 99 (4.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 93 (3.8%) | 114 (5.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 146 (6.0%) | 80 (3.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 116 (4.8%) | 127 (5.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 130 (5.4%) | 87 (3.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 109 (4.5%) | 136 (5.9%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 140 (5.8%) | 116 (5.1%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 140 (5.8%) | 130 (5.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 179 (7.4%) | 143 (6.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 183 (7.6%) | 190 (8.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 209 (8.7%) | 171 (7.5%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 129 (5.3%) | 135 (5.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 93 (3.8%) | 117 (5.1%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 104 (4.3%) | 78 (3.4%) |
| 85 Years and over | 37 (1.5%) | 114 (5.0%) |
| Total | 2,414 (100.0%) | 2,284 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Putnam County
Median Family Size in Putnam County
The median family size in Putnam County is 3.74 persons per family, with single male/father families (52 | 5.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.63 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (790 | 81.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.69 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 790 (81.8%) | 3.69 |
| Single Male/Father | 52 (5.4%) | 4.63 |
| Single Female/Mother | 124 (12.8%) | 3.73 |
| Total Families | 966 (100.0%) | 3.74 |
Median Household Size in Putnam County
The median household size in Putnam County is 2.60 persons per household, with single male/father households (52 | 2.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.87 persons per household. non-family households (802 | 45.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 790 (44.7%) | 3.73 |
| Single Male/Father | 52 (2.9%) | 4.87 |
| Single Female/Mother | 124 (7.0%) | 3.84 |
| Non-family | 802 (45.4%) | 1.15 |
| Total Households | 1,768 (100.0%) | 2.60 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Putnam County
Out of a total of 1,768 households in Putnam County, 966 (54.6%) are family households, while 802 (45.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 646, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 752.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 752 (42.5%) |
| 2-Person Households | 646 (36.5%) | 44 (2.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 70 (4.0%) | 6 (0.3%) |
| 4-Person Households | 120 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 90 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 10 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 30 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 966 (54.6%) | 802 (45.4%) |
Female Fertility in Putnam County
Fertility by Age in Putnam County
Average fertility rate in Putnam County is 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 187.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 60 (90.9%) | 187.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 6 (9.1%) | 17.0 |
| Total | 66 (100.0%) | 86.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Putnam County
10.6% of women with births (66) in Putnam County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 88.3% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 7 (11.7%) | 53 (88.3%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Total | 7 (10.6%) | 59 (89.4%) |
Fertility by Education in Putnam County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 6 (9.1%) | 61.0 |
| High School Diploma | 6 (9.1%) | 31.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 53 (80.3%) | 169.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 1 (1.5%) | 37.0 |
| Total | 66 (100.0%) | 86.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Putnam County
89.4% of women with births in Putnam County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7 (10.6%) | 59 (89.4%) |
Income in Putnam County
Income Overview in Putnam County
Per Capita Income in Putnam County is $33,176, while median incomes of families and households are $68,908 and $50,950 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 4,698 | $33,176 |
| Median Family Income | 966 | $68,908 |
| Mean Family Income | 966 | $94,588 |
| Median Household Income | 1,768 | $50,950 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,768 | $71,230 |
| Income Deficit | 966 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 4,698 | 12.28% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 4,698 | 87.72¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 4,698 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Putnam County
Average Earnings in Putnam County are $36,507, $37,736 for men and $33,102 for women, a difference of 12.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,306 (57.0%) | $37,736 |
| Female | 987 (43.0%) | $33,102 |
| Total | 2,293 (100.0%) | $36,507 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Putnam County
The most common earnings brackets in Putnam County are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (249 | 19.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (148 | 15.0%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 65 (5.0%) | 35 (3.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 17 (1.3%) | 18 (1.8%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 32 (2.5%) | 28 (2.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 11 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 49 (3.7%) | 77 (7.8%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 28 (2.1%) | 73 (7.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 11 (0.8%) | 6 (0.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 52 (5.3%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 32 (2.5%) | 8 (0.8%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 12 (0.9%) | 22 (2.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 249 (19.1%) | 148 (15.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 65 (5.0%) | 47 (4.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 149 (11.4%) | 43 (4.4%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 63 (4.8%) | 100 (10.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 39 (3.0%) | 37 (3.7%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 47 (3.6%) | 6 (0.6%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 115 (8.8%) | 80 (8.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 135 (10.3%) | 63 (6.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 93 (7.1%) | 117 (11.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 94 (7.2%) | 27 (2.7%) |
| Total | 1,306 (100.0%) | 987 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Putnam County
Average earnings in Putnam County are $40,375 for men and $38,750 for women, a difference of 4.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,025, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,773. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,610, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $48,864 | $2,499 |
| High School Diploma | $32,773 | $17,882 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $36,121 | $40,758 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,025 | $69,145 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $40,375 | $38,750 |
Family Income in Putnam County
Family Income Brackets in Putnam County
According to the Putnam County family income data, there are 258 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 32 | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8 | 0.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 39 | 4.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 81 | 8.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 117 | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 258 | 26.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 149 | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 188 | 19.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 47 | 4.9% |
| $200,000+ | 47 | 4.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Putnam County
7+ person families (30 | 3.1%) account for the highest median family income in Putnam County with $143,750 per family, while 2-person families (661 | 68.4%) have the highest median income of $32,730 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 661 (68.4%) | $65,461 |
| 3-Person Families | 68 (7.0%) | $78,750 |
| 4-Person Families | 111 (11.5%) | $98,021 |
| 5-Person Families | 86 (8.9%) | $142,850 |
| 6-Person Families | 10 (1.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 30 (3.1%) | $143,750 |
| Total | 966 (100.0%) | $68,908 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Putnam County
The median family income in Putnam County is $68,908, with families comprising 3+ earners (52) having the highest median family income of $142,708, while families with no earners (237) have the lowest median family income of $37,072, accounting for 5.4% and 24.5% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 237 (24.5%) | $37,072 |
| 1 Earner | 248 (25.7%) | $57,188 |
| 2 Earners | 429 (44.4%) | $89,653 |
| 3+ Earners | 52 (5.4%) | $142,708 |
| Total | 966 (100.0%) | $68,908 |
Household Income in Putnam County
Household Income Brackets in Putnam County
With 352 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Putnam County, accounting for 19.9% of all households. In contrast, only 58 households (3.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 92 | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 101 | 5.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 217 | 12.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 140 | 7.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 315 | 17.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 352 | 19.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 233 | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 200 | 11.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 62 | 3.5% |
| $200,000+ | 58 | 3.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Putnam County
The median household income in Putnam County is $50,950, with the highest median household income of $69,965 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 550 households (31.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 36 households (2.0%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 36 (2.0%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 446 (25.2%) | $57,250 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 550 (31.1%) | $69,965 |
| 65+ Years | 736 (41.6%) | $39,239 |
| Total | 1,768 (100.0%) | $50,950 |
Poverty in Putnam County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Putnam County
With 11.5% poverty level for males and 13.1% for females among the residents of Putnam County, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (100.0%) and 12 females (80.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 52 (36.1%) | 34 (26.6%) |
| 5 Years | 8 (100.0%) | 21 (25.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 42 (25.9%) | 40 (17.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 16 (9.8%) | 12 (80.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (20.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 3 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 53 (40.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 28 (10.7%) | 45 (21.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 25 (10.5%) | 28 (12.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (12.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 33 (9.1%) | 50 (15.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (8.4%) |
| Total | 271 (11.5%) | 293 (13.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Putnam County
According to the poverty statistics in Putnam County, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 92 (63.9%) | 94 (73.4%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 60 (74.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 120 (74.1%) | 183 (82.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 148 (90.2%) | 3 (20.0%) |
| 15 Years | 15 (100.0%) | 34 (79.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 69 (95.8%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 78 (59.5%) | 164 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 234 (89.3%) | 162 (78.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 214 (89.5%) | 195 (87.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 280 (100.0%) | 210 (87.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 329 (90.9%) | 283 (85.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 316 (96.6%) | 295 (100.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 194 (100.0%) | 252 (91.6%) |
| Total | 2,089 (88.5%) | 1,941 (86.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Putnam County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Putnam County show that 1.5% or 12 of the total 790 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 579 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 82 (96.5%) | 3 (3.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 117 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Total | 778 (98.5%) | 12 (1.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Putnam County
According to the poverty data in Putnam County, 44.2% or 23 single-father households and 20.2% or 25 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (29.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 23 (100.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 23 (44.2%) | 25 (20.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Putnam County
The poverty data for Putnam County shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 48 of the single-parent households (27.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 3 (3.5%) | 22 (29.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 12 (1.5%) | 48 (27.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Putnam County
Employment by Class of Employer in Putnam County
Among the 2,064 employed individuals in Putnam County, private company employees (1,031 | 49.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (288 | 14.0%), and local government employees (256 | 12.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,031 | 49.9% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 33 | 1.6% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 288 | 14.0% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 202 | 9.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 256 | 12.4% |
| State Government Employees | 67 | 3.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 184 | 8.9% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 3 | 0.2% |
| Total | 2,064 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Putnam County
According to the labor force statistics for Putnam County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,712), 58.1% or 2,157 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 86 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 96.0% or 217 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.3% or 32 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 101 (60.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 129 (62.3%) | 2 (1.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 217 (96.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 205 (84.4%) | 18 (8.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 381 (82.5%) | 30 (7.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 470 (89.4%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 204 (63.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 240 (64.3%) | 32 (13.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 187 (29.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 22 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,157 (58.1%) | 86 (4.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Putnam County
According to labor force statistics for Putnam County, 79.8% of individuals (1,717) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,152) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 86 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.6% or 387 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.2% or 85 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 75 (60.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 694 (77.7%) | 109 (12.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 561 (79.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 387 (90.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,717 (79.8%) | 108 (5.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Putnam County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Putnam County are Community & Social Service (198 | 9.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (190 | 9.2%), Health Technologists (177 | 8.6%), Management (135 | 6.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (119 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Putnam County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.5%), and Health Technologists (88.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 95 (70.4%) | 40 (29.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 37 (52.1%) | 34 (47.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 49 (92.4%) | 4 (7.5%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 81 (40.9%) | 117 (59.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 14 (19.7%) | 57 (80.3%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 59 (49.6%) | 60 (50.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 20 (10.5%) | 170 (89.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 20 (11.3%) | 157 (88.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 282 (43.6%) | 365 (56.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,165 (56.3%) | 904 (43.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Putnam County are Food Preparation & Serving (140 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (133 | 6.4%), Healthcare Support (68 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (19 | 0.9%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Putnam County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (89.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (80.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (78.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 13 (19.1%) | 55 (80.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 30 (21.4%) | 110 (78.6%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 119 (89.5%) | 14 (10.5%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 168 (45.9%) | 198 (54.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,165 (56.3%) | 904 (43.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Putnam County are Office & Administration (292 | 14.1%), and Sales & Related (105 | 5.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 65 (61.9%) | 40 (38.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 80 (27.4%) | 212 (72.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 145 (36.5%) | 252 (63.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,165 (56.3%) | 904 (43.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Putnam County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (119 | 5.8%), Construction & Extraction (114 | 5.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (18 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 12 (66.7%) | 6 (33.3%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 103 (90.3%) | 11 (9.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 113 (95.0%) | 6 (5.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 228 (90.8%) | 23 (9.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,165 (56.3%) | 904 (43.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Putnam County are Transportation (183 | 8.8%), Production (130 | 6.3%), and Material Moving (95 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 99 (76.1%) | 31 (23.8%) |
| Transportation | 183 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 60 (63.2%) | 35 (36.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 342 (83.8%) | 66 (16.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,165 (56.3%) | 904 (43.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Putnam County
Employment Industries in Putnam County
The major employment industries in Putnam County include Health Care & Social Assistance (334 | 16.1%), Manufacturing (319 | 15.4%), Public Administration (291 | 14.1%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (172 | 8.3%), and Retail Trade (160 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Putnam County
The Putnam County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (93.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (90.1%), and Information (70.6%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 145 (84.3%) | 27 (15.7%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 107 (90.7%) | 11 (9.3%) |
| Manufacturing | 232 (72.7%) | 87 (27.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 45 (62.5%) | 27 (37.5%) |
| Retail Trade | 81 (50.6%) | 79 (49.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 151 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Utilities | 14 (87.5%) | 2 (12.5%) |
| Information | 5 (29.4%) | 12 (70.6%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 (6.7%) | 56 (93.3%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 45 (37.8%) | 74 (62.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 33 (9.9%) | 301 (90.1%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 62 (48.8%) | 65 (51.2%) |
| Public Administration | 137 (47.1%) | 154 (52.9%) |
| Total | 1,165 (56.3%) | 904 (43.7%) |
Education in Putnam County
School Enrollment in Putnam County
The most common levels of schooling among the 948 students in Putnam County are middle school (309 | 32.6%), elementary school (181 | 19.1%), and high school (177 | 18.7%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 93 | 9.8% |
| Kindergarten | 46 | 4.9% |
| Elementary School | 181 | 19.1% |
| Middle School | 309 | 32.6% |
| High School | 177 | 18.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 95 | 10.0% |
| Graduate / Professional | 47 | 5.0% |
| Total | 948 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Putnam County
Out of a total of 948 students who are enrolled in schools in Putnam County, 42 (4.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 906 (95.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 343 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 70 (88.6%) | 9 (11.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 218 (94.0%) | 14 (6.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 343 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 118 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 69 (90.8%) | 7 (9.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 12 (50.0%) | 12 (50.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 906 (95.6%) | 42 (4.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Putnam County
Bio, nature & agricultural (163 | 25.0%), education (152 | 23.4%), liberal arts & history (83 | 12.8%), business (66 | 10.1%), and science & technology (61 | 9.4%) are the most common fields of study among 651 individuals in Putnam County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 6 | 0.9% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 163 | 25.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 14 | 2.1% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 47 | 7.2% |
| Engineering | 5 | 0.8% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 61 | 9.4% |
| Business | 66 | 10.1% |
| Education | 152 | 23.4% |
| Literature & Languages | 25 | 3.8% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 83 | 12.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 4 | 0.6% |
| Arts & Humanities | 25 | 3.8% |
| Total | 651 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Putnam County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Putnam County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Putnam County are males with 3 vehicles (394, accounting for 33.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (283, making up 43.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (3.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 155 (13.3%) | 226 (25.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 356 (30.6%) | 236 (26.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 394 (33.9%) | 283 (31.4%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 174 (15.0%) | 58 (6.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 83 (7.1%) | 69 (7.6%) |
| Total | 1,162 (100.0%) | 902 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Putnam County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Putnam County are 15 to 19 minutes (341 commuters, 17.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (311 commuters, 16.0%), and less than 5 minutes (293 commuters, 15.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 293 | 15.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 311 | 16.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 243 | 12.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 341 | 17.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 65 | 3.3% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 139 | 7.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 151 | 7.7% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 26 | 1.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 45 | 2.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 178 | 9.1% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 113 | 5.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 43 | 2.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Putnam County
The most common commute times in Putnam County are 15 to 19 minutes (191 commuters, 17.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (162 commuters, 18.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 189 (17.4%) | 104 (12.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 149 (13.7%) | 162 (18.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 155 (14.2%) | 88 (10.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 191 (17.6%) | 150 (17.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 26 (2.4%) | 39 (4.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 84 (7.7%) | 55 (6.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 71 (6.5%) | 80 (9.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 7 (0.6%) | 19 (2.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 12 (1.1%) | 33 (3.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 110 (10.1%) | 68 (7.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 94 (8.6%) | 19 (2.2%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 43 (5.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Putnam County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Putnam County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (238, 21.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (281, 32.7%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 49 (4.5%) | 57 (6.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 34 (3.1%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 10 (0.9%) | 16 (1.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 238 (21.9%) | 7 (0.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 112 (10.3%) | 39 (4.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 114 (10.5%) | 140 (16.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 133 (12.2%) | 281 (32.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 125 (11.5%) | 51 (5.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 16 (1.5%) | 105 (12.2%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 32 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 62 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.8%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 37 (3.4%) | 69 (8.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 126 (11.6%) | 87 (10.1%) |
| Total | 1,088 (100.0%) | 860 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Putnam County
Occupancy by Ownership in Putnam County
Of the total 1,768 dwellings in Putnam County, owner-occupied units account for 1,437 (81.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 331 (18.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,437 | 81.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 331 | 18.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,768 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Putnam County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 752 | 42.5% |
| 2-Person Household | 690 | 39.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 76 | 4.3% |
| 4+ Person Household | 250 | 14.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,768 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Putnam County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 516 (68.6%) | 236 (31.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 644 (93.3%) | 46 (6.7%) |
| 3-Person Household | 60 (78.9%) | 16 (21.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 217 (86.8%) | 33 (13.2%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,437 (81.3%) | 331 (18.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Putnam County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 108 (64.3%) | 60 (35.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 592 (84.6%) | 108 (15.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 447 (81.1%) | 104 (18.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 290 (83.1%) | 59 (16.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Putnam County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 205 | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 277 | 15.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 245 | 13.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 305 | 17.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 407 | 23.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 234 | 13.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 95 | 5.4% |
| Total | 1,768 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Putnam County
Median Income by Occupancy in Putnam County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,437 (81.3%) | $61,755 |
| Renter-Occupied | 331 (18.7%) | $20,208 |
| Average | 1,768 (100.0%) | $50,950 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Putnam County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 21 (1.5%) | 47 (14.2%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4 (0.3%) | 20 (6.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 57 (4.0%) | 43 (13.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 62 (4.3%) | 54 (16.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 79 (5.5%) | 23 (7.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 126 (8.8%) | 14 (4.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 233 (16.2%) | 82 (24.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 326 (22.7%) | 26 (7.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 211 (14.7%) | 22 (6.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 199 (13.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 119 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,437 (100.0%) | 331 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Putnam County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 168 (11.7%) | 38 (11.5%) |
| $300 to $499 | 307 (21.4%) | 76 (23.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 351 (24.4%) | 89 (26.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 208 (14.5%) | 44 (13.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 267 (18.6%) | 7 (2.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 72 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 10 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 15 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 39 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,437 (100.0%) | 331 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Putnam County
Housing Structures in Putnam County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,439 | 81.4% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 26 | 1.5% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1 | 0.1% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 97 | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 24 | 1.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 181 | 10.2% |
| Total | 1,768 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Putnam County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,244 (86.5%) | 195 (13.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 18 (69.2%) | 8 (30.8%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 97 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 4 (16.7%) | 20 (83.3%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 171 (94.5%) | 10 (5.5%) |
| Total | 1,437 (81.3%) | 331 (18.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Putnam County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 1 (0.1%) | 16 (4.8%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 72 (5.0%) | 61 (18.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 419 (29.2%) | 172 (52.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 563 (39.2%) | 55 (16.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 382 (26.6%) | 27 (8.2%) |
| Total | 1,437 (100.0%) | 331 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Putnam County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 426 (29.6%) | 153 (46.2%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 652 (45.4%) | 33 (10.0%) |
| Electricity | 303 (21.1%) | 131 (39.6%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 56 (3.9%) | 14 (4.2%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,437 (100.0%) | 331 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Putnam County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 57 (4.0%) | 63 (19.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 437 (30.4%) | 216 (65.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 520 (36.2%) | 27 (8.2%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 423 (29.4%) | 25 (7.5%) |
| Total | 1,437 (100.0%) | 331 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Putnam County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Putnam County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 782 | 655 |
| Median Property Value | $89,800 | $101,600 |
| Median Household Income | $41,822 | $66 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $438 | $39 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,184 | $1 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Putnam County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 248 (31.7%) | 117 (17.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 153 (19.6%) | 205 (31.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 315 (40.3%) | 226 (34.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 45 (5.8%) | 101 (15.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 21 (2.7%) | 5 (0.8%) |
| Total | 782 (100.0%) | 655 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Putnam County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 15 (1.9%) | 5 (0.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 175 (22.4%) | 10 (1.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 84 (10.7%) | 23 (3.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 184 (23.5%) | 42 (6.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 146 (18.7%) | 49 (7.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 78 (10.0%) | 180 (27.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 47 (6.0%) | 133 (20.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 53 (6.8%) | 152 (23.2%) |
| Total | 782 (100.0%) | 655 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Putnam County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 364 (46.6%) | 77,448 (11,824.1%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 161 (20.6%) | 437 (66.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 59 (7.5%) | 75 (11.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 198 (25.3%) | 52 (7.9%) |
| Total | 782 (100.0%) | 655 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Putnam County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 256 (32.7%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 260 (33.3%) | 225 (34.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 262 (33.5%) | 222 (33.9%) |
| Total | 782 (100.0%) | 655 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Putnam County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Putnam County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 259 (71.2%) | 105 (28.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 695 (89.7%) | 80 (10.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 234 (95.1%) | 12 (4.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 301 (67.9%) | 142 (32.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 367 (79.4%) | 95 (20.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 468 (89.8%) | 53 (10.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 588 (84.6%) | 107 (15.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 622 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 469 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,003 (87.1%) | 594 (12.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Putnam County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 259 (71.2%) | 105 (28.8%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 695 (89.7%) | 80 (10.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 234 (95.1%) | 12 (4.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Putnam County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 526 (87.1%) | 78 (12.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 746 (89.7%) | 86 (10.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 648 (67.7%) | 309 (32.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 573 (83.3%) | 115 (16.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,509 (99.6%) | 6 (0.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Putnam County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 175 (48.1%) | 84 (23.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 274 (35.3%) | 487 (62.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 58 (23.6%) | 228 (92.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 60 (13.5%) | 241 (54.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 14 (3.0%) | 353 (76.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 44 (8.5%) | 432 (82.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 188 (27.1%) | 419 (60.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 611 (98.2%) | 433 (69.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 469 (100.0%) | 244 (52.0%) |
| Total | 1,893 (41.2%) | 2,921 (63.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Putnam County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 21 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 50 (12.7%) | 6 (1.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 77 (8.7%) | 144 (18.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 118 (36.1%) | 59 (20.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 63 (32.5%) | 162 (58.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Putnam County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 40 (10.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 26 (2.9%) | 8 (1.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 53 (16.2%) | 34 (11.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 44 (22.7%) | 82 (29.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 44 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (2.1%) | 9 (3.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (4.6%) | 35 (12.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 21 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 50 (12.7%) | 6 (1.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 15 (1.7%) | 51 (6.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5 (2.6%) | 11 (4.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 6 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 45 (5.1%) | 137 (17.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 85 (26.0%) | 32 (10.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 24 (12.4%) | 115 (41.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 4 (0.4%) | 55 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 15 (4.6%) | 20 (6.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (4.6%) | 34 (12.4%) |
Technology Access in Putnam County
Computing Device Access in Putnam County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,122 | 63.5% |
| Smartphone | 1,295 | 73.3% |
| Tablet | 916 | 51.8% |
| No Computing Device | 273 | 15.4% |
| Total | 1,768 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Putnam County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 20 | 1.1% |
| Broadband Home | 978 | 55.3% |
| Cellular Data Only | 177 | 10.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 121 | 6.8% |
| No Internet | 492 | 27.8% |
| Total | 1,768 | 100.0% |
Putnam County Summary
Putnam County is located in the northwest corner of Missouri, and is bordered by Iowa to the north, Schuyler County to the east, Adair County to the south, and Sullivan County to the west. The county seat is Unionville, and the county was named after Israel Putnam, a Revolutionary War hero. The county has a total area of 517 square miles, and a population of 5,845 as of the 2010 census.
History
Putnam County was established in 1845, and was originally part of Schuyler County. The county was named after Israel Putnam, a Revolutionary War hero. The first settlers in the area were mostly from Kentucky and Tennessee, and the county was largely agricultural. The county seat was established in Unionville in 1845, and the first courthouse was built in 1848.
The county was largely agricultural until the late 19th century, when the railroad came to the area. This allowed for the development of small towns and industries, and the population began to grow. The county also saw an influx of German immigrants in the late 19th century, who settled in the area and established farms.
Geography
Putnam County is located in the northwest corner of Missouri, and is bordered by Iowa to the north, Schuyler County to the east, Adair County to the south, and Sullivan County to the west. The county has a total area of 517 square miles, and is mostly rural. The terrain is mostly rolling hills, with some flat areas in the north and east. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 1,068 feet.
The county is drained by the East Fork of the Grand River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county also contains several small lakes, including Lake Thunderhead, Lake Putnam, and Lake Wapello.
Economy
The economy of Putnam County is largely agricultural, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, hogs, and poultry being the main animals raised.
The county also has several small industries, including a furniture factory, a metal fabrication plant, and a plastics factory. The county also has several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service businesses.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Putnam County was 5,845. The population is mostly white (96.3%), with small percentages of African American (1.3%), Native American (0.4%), Asian (0.2%), and other races (1.8%). The median household income is $41,945, and the median age is 43.7 years.
Conclusion
Putnam County is located in the northwest corner of Missouri, and is bordered by Iowa to the north, Schuyler County to the east, Adair County to the south, and Sullivan County to the west. The county has a total area of 517 square miles, and a population of 5,845 as of the 2010 census. The economy of Putnam County is largely agricultural, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops. The county also has several small industries, including a furniture factory, a metal fabrication plant, and a plastics factory. The population is mostly white (96.3%), with small percentages of African American (1.3%), Native American (0.4%), Asian (0.2%), and other races (1.8%). Putnam County is a rural county with a strong agricultural base, and is a great place to live and work.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Putnam County?
Total Population of Putnam County is 4,698.
What is the Total Male Population of Putnam County?
Total Male Population of Putnam County is 2,414.
What is the Total Female Population of Putnam County?
Total Female Population of Putnam County is 2,284.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Putnam County?
There are 105.69 Males per 100 Females in Putnam County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Putnam County?
There are 94.61 Females per 100 Males in Putnam County.
What is the Median Population Age in Putnam County?
Median Population Age in Putnam County is 46.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Putnam County
Average Family Size in Putnam County is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Putnam County
Average Household Size in Putnam County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Putnam County?
Per Capita income in Putnam County is $33,176.
What is the Median Family Income in Putnam County?
Median Family Income in Putnam County is $68,908.
What is the Median Household income in Putnam County?
Median Household Income in Putnam County is $50,950.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Putnam County?
Income or Wage Gap in Putnam County is 12.3%.
Women in Putnam County earn 87.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Putnam County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Putnam County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Putnam County?
There are 2,157 People in the Labor Forcein in Putnam County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Putnam County?
58.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Putnam County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Putnam County?
Unemployment Rate in Putnam County is 4.0%.