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Putnam County, Georgia
Putnam County, Georgia. Putnam County had 23,722 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.6% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 13237.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,722
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,047 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,855
Median household income
$72,096
±$11,938 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$249,300
±$22,521 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,002
±$192 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Putnam County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,047 residents in Putnam County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,722 for July 1, 2025, up 7.6% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,855 over 345 square miles of land.
| Measure | Putnam County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,855 | 10,940,407 | +1,164 |
| Households | 10,435±356 | 4,074,366 | +1,498 |
| Average household size | 2.17±0.07 | 2.62 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 13,505±21 | 4,541,835 | +357 |
Putnam County's population since 2000
From 18,812 in 2000 to 23,722 in 2025: up 26.1%. 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 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Eatonton with 6,749 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Eatonton | 6,307 | $56,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked CreekGEOID 1320550 | 685 | $30,800 |
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 47.8 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.0%. 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Putnam County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8±1.9 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.8%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% | 11.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.5%±0.4 pts | 49.1% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.0%±2.4 pts | 30.7% | −4.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 4.5% | +1.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6%±1.7 pts | 11.2% | +3.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.2%±2.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±1.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5%±2.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3%±2.2 pts | 12.4% | −3.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6%±2.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.1%±3.4 pts | 34.9% | +7.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.4%±1.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 10,435 households earn less than $72,096 a year (±$11,938), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $63,511 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Putnam County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,096±$11,938 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $110,052±$13,924 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,458±$5,774 | $40,924 | +$9,686 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.6%±4.2 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.1%±10.5 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.0%±3.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.6%±3.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 80.9% of Putnam County's occupied homes and renters 19.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $249,300 by its owner (±$22,521). The median renter pays $1,002 a month including utilities, and 52.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Putnam County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,300±$22,521 | $303,300 | +$51,897 |
| Median gross rent | $1,002±$192 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.7%±13.5 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,522±$91 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.9%±4.1 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,505±21 | 4,541,835 | +357 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9%±6.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.4%±3.7 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.9%±3.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4%±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 98 new housing units across Putnam County in 2025 (98 single-family), 4.1 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?
77.3% of Putnam County's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Putnam County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.2%±3.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3%±4.7 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±3.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.0%±3.5 pts | 15.9% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.1 min±2.5 | 28.3 min | +4.7 min |
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 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,260 (Tract 9603.01) to $103,992 (Tract 9603.02).
| Tract 9601.0113237960101 | 3,807±587 | $54,219 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0313237960103 | 2,941±467 | $85,315 |
| Tract 9601.0413237960104 | 2,784±377 | $84,908 |
| Tract 9602.0113237960201 | 1,117±328 | $94,821 |
| Tract 9602.0313237960203 | 4,880±574 | $54,820 |
| Tract 9602.0413237960204 | 2,568±487 | $78,059 |
| Tract 9603.0113237960301 | 2,374±355 | $52,260 |
| Tract 9603.0213237960302 | 2,384±506 | $103,992 |
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 Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 82nd of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 82nd of 159 |
| Median household income | 41st of 159 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 49th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 78th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 159 |
| Median age | 13th of 159 |
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
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