County · New York
Putnam County, New York
Putnam County, New York. Putnam County had 99,028 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. It holds 16 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 6 towns and townships and 7 census-designated) and 24 census tracts. GEOID 36079.
Putnam County is one of the 22 counties of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
99,028
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 97,668 · ACS 2020-2024: 98,107
Median household income
$126,257
±$5,160 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$471,300
±$7,987 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,775
±$83 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Putnam County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 97,668 residents in Putnam County. The Census Bureau estimates 99,028 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 98,107 over 230 square miles of land.
| Measure | Putnam County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 98,107 | 19,852,366 | −680 |
| Households | 35,545±459 | 7,722,646 | +691 |
| Average household size | 2.68±0.03 | 2.49 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 38,450±46 | 8,585,241 | no clear change |
Putnam County's population since 2000
From 95,745 in 2000 to 99,028 in 2025: up 3.4%. 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 16 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 6 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Carmel with 34,442 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Carmel (town) | 33,576 | $131,835 |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast (town) | 18,058 | $110,815 |
| Kent (town) | 12,900 | $129,012 |
| Putnam Valley (town) | 11,762 | $137,656 |
| Patterson (town) | 11,541 | $102,149 |
| Philipstown (town) | 9,831 | $140,557 |
| Mahopac | 8,932 | $110,023 |
| Lake Carmel | 8,069 | $109,243 |
| Carmel | 7,538 | $114,954 |
| Putnam Lake | 3,776 | $103,561 |
| Brewster | 2,508 | $62,886 |
| Cold Spring | 1,986 | $117,292 |
| Brewster Hill | 1,924 | $107,875 |
| Peach LakeGEOID 3656869 | 1,885 | $147,083 |
| Brewster HeightsGEOID 3608081 | 1,076 | $144,485 |
| Nelsonville | 624 | $153,750 |
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 44.0 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.0%. 13.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Putnam County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0±0.2 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±0.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.0% | 19.8% | +5.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.9%±0.5 pts | 52.8% | −7.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.2 pts | 9.0% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.9%±1.0 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.4%±1.5 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.1%±0.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2%±0.9 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.5%±1.6 pts | 40.2% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.4%±1.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 35,545 households earn less than $126,257 a year (±$5,160), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $128,590 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Putnam County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,257±$5,160 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $153,855±$4,314 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,593±$1,623 | $50,712 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1%±0.8 pts | 14.0% | +2.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9%±1.8 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2%±0.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8%±0.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 83.8% of Putnam County's occupied homes and renters 16.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $471,300 by its owner (±$7,987). The median renter pays $1,775 a month including utilities, and 55.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Putnam County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $471,300±$7,987 | $423,800 | +$30,096 |
| Median gross rent | $1,775±$83 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.6%±5.4 pts | 43.1% | +14.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,122±$82 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.8%±1.4 pts | 54.3% | +2.0 pts |
| Housing units | 38,450±46 | 8,585,241 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2%±1.4 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.4%±1.3 pts | 30.3% | – |
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 72 new housing units across Putnam County in 2025 (72 single-family), 0.7 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?
69.2% of Putnam County's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Putnam County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±1.1 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.2%±1.9 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.8%±0.7 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±1.7 pts | 14.9% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.3 min±1.0 | 32.6 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 24 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $67,599 (Tract 118.01) to $156,840 (Tract 106).
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 New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 62 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 62 |
| Median home value | 10th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 62 |
| Median age | 16th of 62 |
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.