Putney is a CDP located in Dougherty County Georgia. Putney has a 2024 population of 3,361. Putney is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 19.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Putney is $90,968 with a poverty rate of 15.41%. The median age in Putney is 36.7 years: 32.4 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Putney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,481 | 45.65% |
| Black or African American | 1,410 | 43.46% |
| Two or more races | 250 | 7.71% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.91% |
| Other race | 41 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,276 | 2.54 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 550 | 2.79 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 329 | 1.55 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Female | 255 | 3.25 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Male | 142 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 7.13% |
| Associates Degree | 212 | 9.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 358 | 16.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 253 | 11.49% |
| High School Graduate | 693 | 31.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.45% |
| Some College | 519 | 23.57% |
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 | 1,100 | 1,073 | 299 |
| Black | 905 | 765 | 257 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 94 | 14 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 55 | 14 |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,216 | $0 | $58,106 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,694 | $74,118 | $49,957 |
| High School Graduate | $26,823 | $31,842 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,327 | $55,762 | $40,745 |
| Some College | $55,410 | $72,983 | $28,920 |
$46,327
Average Earnings
$55,762
Average Male
$40,745
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.97% of Putney residents speak only English, while 1.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,410 | 383 | 27.16% |
| Multiple | 250 | 70 | 28% |
| White | 1,481 | 47 | 3.17% |
15.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.48%
Male Poverty Rate
17.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Putney is Multiple, with 28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Putney is White, with 3.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.74% |
| High School | 13.42% |
| Some College | 7.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.06% |
| Female Employed | 17.67% |
| Male Employed | 2.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,250 | $107,734 |
| Households | $69,615 | $90,968 |
| Married Families | $121,512 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,147 | $33,964 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
230
Number of Veterans
182
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 14.4% |
| Black | 55 | 4.77% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
13.8%
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
66.89%
Born in Putney
97.6%
Native Born
2.4%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
97.6% of Putney residents were born in the United States, with 66.89% having been born in Georgia. 0.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,361 | 33 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 3,328 | 33 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3,295 | 140 | 4.44% |
| 2021 | 3,155 | 350 | 12.48% |
| 2020 | 2,805 | 256 | 10.04% |
| 2019 | 2,549 | 299 | 13.29% |
| 2018 | 2,250 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 2,254 | -96 | -4.09% |
| 2016 | 2,350 | -169 | -6.71% |
| 2015 | 2,519 | -197 | -7.25% |
| 2014 | 2,716 | -36 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 2,752 | 99 | 3.73% |
| 2012 | 2,653 | 221 | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 2,432 | -466 | -16.08% |
| 2010 | 2,898 | 0 | 0% |