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Putnam County, Indiana

Putnam County, Indiana. Putnam County had 37,876 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 23 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 13 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 18133.

Putnam County is the county of the Greencastle, IN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

37,876

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,726 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,280

Median household income

$78,378

±$6,390 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957

Median home value

$218,900

±$9,627 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200

Median gross rent

$884

±$41 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062

How many people live in Putnam County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 36,726 residents in Putnam County. The Census Bureau estimates 37,876 for July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 37,280 over 481 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +330 (37,026)
2021→2022 +81 (37,107)
2022→2023 +93 (37,200)
2023→2024 +558 (37,758)
2024→2025 +118 (37,876)

Putnam County in Indiana. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Putnam County	Indiana	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	37,280	6,851,073	−104
Households	14,142±267	2,716,009	+599
Average household size	2.32±0.04	2.46	no clear change
Housing units	15,268±89	2,976,568	+188

Putnam County's population since 2000

From 36,019 in 2000 to 37,876 in 2025: up 5.2%. 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.

2000 Census 36,019
2005 (estimate) 37,780
2010 Census 37,963
2015 (estimate) 37,397
2020 Census 36,726
2025 (estimate) 37,876

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 23 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Greencastle Township with 12,807 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Putnam County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Greencastle Township	township	12,554	12,701±52	$65,078	$208,700	9.5%	100%
Greencastle	city	9,820	9,864±42	$55,565	$169,200	12.2%	100%
Floyd Township	township	4,128	4,210±29	$88,442	$263,700	10.9%	100%
Cloverdale Township	township	3,887	3,995±20	$66,277	$168,000	10.6%	100%
Warren Township, Putnam County	township	3,408	3,412±11	$103,548	$262,500	5.5%	100%
Heritage Lake	CDP	3,012	3,227±244	$87,568	$262,900	13.3%	100%
Washington Township, Putnam County	township	2,488	2,529±17	$84,179	$282,900	2.7%	100%
Cloverdale	town	2,060	2,195±344	$42,243	$136,500	14.9%	100%
PutnamvilleGEOID 1862406	CDP	–	1,959±191	$150,625	not published	0.0%	100%
Marion Township, Putnam County	township	1,890	2,141±428	$107,891	$223,400	9.9%	100%
Franklin Township, Putnam County	township	1,609	1,724±346	$85,169	$188,000	13.3%	100%
Monroe Township, Putnam County	township	1,494	1,527±216	$82,083	$236,700	7.1%	100%
Jefferson Township, Putnam County	township	1,318	1,333±313	$58,594	$232,200	1.5%	100%
Clinton Township, Putnam County	township	1,233	1,238±420	$47,917	$112,000	8.8%	100%
Madison Township, Putnam CountyGEOID 1813346080	township	1,105	983±295	$89,426	$324,800	7.5%	100%
Jackson Township, Putnam County	township	857	947±243	$99,158	$176,900	4.8%	100%
Roachdale	town	840	971±304	$66,216	$143,400	18.7%	100%
Russell TownshipGEOID 1813366474	township	755	540±173	$75,125	$251,500	10.9%	100%
Bainbridge	town	684	605±143	$59,712	$180,500	13.7%	100%
Fillmore	town	532	895±277	$85,543	$110,000	5.0%	100%
Van Bibber LakeGEOID 1878380	CDP	460	658±333	$37,315	$65,500	14.3%	100%
RussellvilleGEOID 1866510	town	306	308±145	$72,875	$120,800	6.8%	100%
GrovelandGEOID 1830114	CDP	–	209±178	$88,255	$255,700	0.0%	100%

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 38.4 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.3%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Putnam County	Indiana	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	38.4±0.4	38.1	no clear change
Under 18 years	19.3%±0.3 pts	23.3%	–
65 years and over	17.3%±0.2 pts	16.8%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.3%	8.6%	+0.4 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	90.6%±0.3 pts	75.4%	−1.2 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	3.3%±0.5 pts	9.1%	+0.8 pts
Asian alone, not Hispanic	1.3%±0.2 pts	2.6%	−1.2 pts
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.0%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	2.2%±0.6 pts	3.8%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.3%±0.2 pts	0.4%	–
Born outside the United States	2.4%±0.6 pts	6.3%	no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	3.8%±0.9 pts	10.3%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	8.4%±1.2 pts	6.3%	–
With a disability	15.1%±1.5 pts	14.2%	–
No health insurance coverage	4.6%±1.0 pts	7.4%	no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	92.6%±1.3 pts	90.4%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	20.2%±1.8 pts	29.5%	+3.4 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	6.5%±1.1 pts	10.8%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	1.3%±0.4 pts	2.1%	–

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 14,142 households earn less than $78,378 a year (±$6,390), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $75,130 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Putnam County	Indiana	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$78,378±$6,390	$71,957	no clear change
Mean household income	$90,595±$4,119	$95,247	–
Per capita income	$34,784±$1,507	$38,351	+$2,638
People below the poverty line	8.7%±1.6 pts	12.3%	−2.6 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line	10.1%±3.4 pts	16.0%	−7.5 pts
Households receiving SNAP	8.1%±1.8 pts	9.1%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	88.7%±1.9 pts	89.9%	–

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 $218,900 by its owner (±$9,627). The median renter pays $884 a month including utilities, and 38.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Putnam County	Indiana	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$218,900±$9,627	$218,200	+$60,387
Median gross rent	$884±$41	$1,062	−$85
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	38.8%±6.9 pts	38.9%	+18.5 pts
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,408±$63	$1,404	–
Owner-occupied homes	75.4%±2.7 pts	70.6%	no clear change
Housing units	15,268±89	2,976,568	+188
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.5%±1.0 pts	0.8%	–
Rental vacancy rate	2.2%±2.4 pts	5.6%	–
Single-family detached homes	79.1%±2.3 pts	72.6%	–
Mobile homes	7.8%±1.6 pts	4.4%	–
Built 2020 or later	1.7%±0.7 pts	1.7%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	18.3%±2.1 pts	16.0%	–

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 99 new housing units across Putnam County in 2025 (97 single-family), 2.6 per 1,000 residents.

2019 213 units
2020 164 units
2021 151 units
2022 122 units
2023 103 units
2024 166 units
2025 99 units

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?

76.2% of Putnam County's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Putnam County	Indiana	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	56.4%±1.5 pts	63.8%	–
Unemployment rate	3.1%±0.9 pts	4.3%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	76.2%±2.5 pts	76.3%	–
Carpooled	7.4%±1.7 pts	9.1%	–
Public transportation	0.0%±0.2 pts	0.6%	–
Walked	5.9%±1.2 pts	1.9%	–
Worked from home	10.1%±1.9 pts	10.7%	+5.3 pts
Mean travel time to work	27.5 min±1.3	24.1 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 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,824 (Tract 9563.02) to $88,386 (Tract 9564.02).

Census tracts of Putnam County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 956018133956000	Roachdale (19%)	3,109	3,195±343	$85,338	$182,700	$988	10.5%
Tract 956118133956100	Van Bibber Lake (20%)	2,658	2,639±463	$87,702	$210,300	$834	6.9%
Tract 956218133956200	Greencastle (73%)	4,805	5,443±387	$77,931	$204,100	$902	6.6%
Tract 9563.0118133956301	Greencastle (93%)	4,982	4,880±351	$60,829	$162,200	$947	10.1%
Tract 9563.0218133956302	Greencastle (62%)	2,327	1,906±338	$50,824	$243,800	$840	16.1%
Tract 9564.0118133956401	Heritage Lake (76%)	3,226	3,312±238	$82,294	$258,600	not published	13.6%
Tract 9564.0218133956402	Bainbridge (20%)	3,938	3,982±359	$88,386	$231,300	$1,180	8.2%
Tract 956518133956500	Cloverdale (27%)	6,024	6,692±451	$80,116	$198,200	$832	6.8%
Tract 956618133956600	Greencastle (1%)	5,657	5,231±314	$81,771	$282,400	not published	4.9%

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 Indiana's other counties?

Putnam County's rank among Indiana's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	41st of 92
Growth 2020-2025	13th of 92
Residents per square mile	51st of 92
Median household income	15th of 92
Median home value	26th of 92
Median gross rent	42nd of 92
Poverty rate	76th of 92
Bachelor's degree or higher	45th of 92
Median age	75th of 92

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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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