Putnam County's estimated 2025 population is 97,556 with a growth rate of -0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Putnam County is the 29th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 99,644 and has seen a growth of -2.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Putnam County includes 77.17% White, 9.26% other race, 3.36% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75,621 | 77.17% |
| Other race | 9,070 | 9.26% |
| Two or more races | 7,513 | 7.67% |
| Black or African American | 3,292 | 3.36% |
| Asian | 2,303 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Putnam County's average per capita income is $67,895. Household income levels show a median of $127,405. The poverty rate stands at 6.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $157,128 | - |
| Families | $144,954 | $170,997 |
| Households | $127,405 | $150,924 |
| Non Families | $54,049 | $80,962 |
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