Putnam township is located in Livingston County Michigan. Putnam township has a 2024 population of 7,750. Putnam township is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,875 in 2020.
The average household income in Putnam township is $104,441 with a poverty rate of 12.05%. The median age in Putnam township is 45.2 years: 46.1 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Putnam township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,480 | 94.35% |
| Two or more races | 285 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 117 | 1.48% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,049 | 2.59 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Married | 1,821 | 3.24 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 949 | 1.27 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 161 | 2.67 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Male | 118 | 3.08 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
85.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 3.18% |
| Associates Degree | 683 | 12.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,076 | 19.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 430 | 7.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,825 | 32.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.27% |
| Some College | 1,392 | 24.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,297 | 5,126 | 1,469 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 140 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 95 | 9 |
| Asian | 91 | 76 | 22 |
| Black | 25 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,824 | $86,607 | $56,514 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,667 | $76,776 | $76,406 |
| High School Graduate | $37,311 | $59,583 | $22,909 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,667 | $30,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,359 | $69,698 | $45,014 |
| Some College | $57,477 | $71,771 | $47,788 |
$56,359
Average Earnings
$69,698
Average Male
$45,014
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.99% of Putnam township residents speak only English, while 3.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,358 | 910 | 12.37% |
| Multiple | 285 | 29 | 10.18% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 15 | 6.17% |
| Black | 27 | 1 | 3.7% |
12.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.21%
Male Poverty Rate
10.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Putnam township is White, with 12.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Putnam township is Black, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.13% |
| Some College | 3.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.55% |
| Female Employed | 7.37% |
| Male Employed | 0.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,383 | $122,963 |
| Households | $91,470 | $104,441 |
| Married Families | $111,297 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,596 | $62,047 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
525
Number of Veterans
507
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 228 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 173 |
| 75+ | 116 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 519 | 8.84% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 13.16% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.88%
Born in Putnam township
98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
98.3% of Putnam township residents were born in the United States, with 84.88% having been born in Michigan. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,470 | -56 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 7,526 | -56 | -0.74% |
| 2027 | 7,582 | -56 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 7,638 | -56 | -0.73% |
| 2025 | 7,694 | -56 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 7,750 | -56 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 7,806 | -56 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 7,862 | -27 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 7,889 | 14 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 7,875 | -575 | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 8,450 | 37 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 8,413 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 8,415 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 8,411 | 18 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 8,393 | 26 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 8,367 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 8,366 | 65 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 8,301 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 8,280 | 32 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 8,248 | 0 | 0% |