County · Florida
Putnam County, Florida
Putnam County, Florida. Putnam County had 77,734 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.0% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 17 census tracts. GEOID 12107.
Putnam County is the county of the Palatka, FL micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
77,734
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 73,321 · ACS 2020-2024: 75,164
Median household income
$47,934
±$2,163 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$160,300
±$5,600 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$906
±$52 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Putnam County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 73,321 residents in Putnam County. The Census Bureau estimates 77,734 for July 1, 2025, up 6.0% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 75,164 over 728 square miles of land.
| Measure | Putnam County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 75,164 | 22,416,077 | +1,912 |
| Households | 31,360±629 | 8,752,810 | +2,417 |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.05 | 2.51 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 37,065±105 | 10,256,470 | −350 |
Putnam County's population since 2000
From 70,423 in 2000 to 77,734 in 2025: up 10.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Putnam County?
Putnam County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Palatka with 10,872 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Palatka | 10,446 | $32,021 |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent City | 1,654 | $33,971 |
| East Palatka | 1,573 | $73,718 |
| Interlachen | 1,441 | $47,950 |
| Pomona Park | 784 | $43,317 |
| Welaka | 714 | $54,830 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Putnam County?
The median resident of Putnam County is 45.0 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 23.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.7%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Putnam County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0±0.2 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.8%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2% | 27.4% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.3%±0.4 pts | 50.4% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.7%±0.5 pts | 14.6% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7%±0.7 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.0%±0.8 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.7%±1.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8%±1.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.1%±1.3 pts | 11.5% | −1.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.3%±1.8 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5%±1.4 pts | 34.1% | +2.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3%±0.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Putnam County earn?
Half of Putnam County's 31,360 households earn less than $47,934 a year (±$2,163), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $46,360 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Putnam County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,934±$2,163 | $74,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,007±$3,743 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,621±$1,546 | $42,609 | +$2,881 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.4%±2.1 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.5%±5.5 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.7%±2.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7%±1.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Putnam County?
Owners occupy 75.4% of Putnam County's occupied homes and renters 24.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,300 by its owner (±$5,600). The median renter pays $906 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Putnam County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,300±$5,600 | $359,000 | +$50,645 |
| Median gross rent | $906±$52 | $1,669 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1%±6.6 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,306±$63 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.4%±2.0 pts | 67.6% | +4.7 pts |
| Housing units | 37,065±105 | 10,256,470 | −350 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±2.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.8%±2.4 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 43.7%±2.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9%±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Putnam County building?
Builders took permits for 127 new housing units across Putnam County in 2025 (91 single-family), 1.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Putnam County get to work?
77.0% of Putnam County's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Putnam County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.5%±1.6 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4%±1.6 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±2.6 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±1.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8%±1.9 pts | 15.7% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.6 min±1.4 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Putnam County's census tracts?
Putnam County is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,308 (Tract 9508) to $79,500 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950112107950100 | 4,202±680 | $79,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0112107950201 | 5,905±667 | $38,543 |
| Tract 9502.0212107950202 | 3,440±554 | $41,125 |
| Tract 950312107950300 | 7,226±956 | $63,811 |
| Tract 950412107950400 | 3,193±515 | $64,722 |
| Tract 950512107950500 | 6,523±713 | $54,732 |
| Tract 950612107950600 | 6,172±831 | $50,608 |
| Tract 950712107950700 | 4,035±634 | $31,534 |
| Tract 950812107950800 | 2,882±434 | $19,308 |
| Tract 950912107950900 | 6,142±791 | $50,504 |
| Tract 951012107951000 | 4,336±500 | $75,982 |
| Tract 951112107951100 | 4,157±606 | $46,349 |
| Tract 951212107951200 | 5,531±771 | $37,043 |
| Tract 951312107951300 | 3,849±544 | $47,986 |
| Tract 9514.0112107951401 | 3,277±432 | $34,543 |
| Tract 9514.0212107951402 | 4,294±730 | $49,731 |
| Tract 980012107980000 | 0±15 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Putnam County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th of 67 |
| Median household income | 66th of 67 |
| Median home value | 56th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 52nd of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55th of 67 |
| Median age | 28th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Putnam County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.