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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, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,50796.41%
Two or more races1402.99%
Native American210.45%
Black or African American70.15%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

Putnam County Marital Status

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