Putnam County, Florida Demographics 2026
Putnam County, Florida has a population of 75,164, the 40th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $47,934 and the median home value is $160,300. The poverty rate is 23.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Putnam County Quick Facts
How Putnam County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,235 | 75,164 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $47,256 | $47,934 | +1.4% |
| Median home value | $147,300 | $160,300 | +8.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Putnam County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka | 10,650 | $32,021 | 37.3% | $150,500 |
| Crescent City | 1,944 | $33,971 | 31.7% | $192,600 |
| Interlachen | 1,923 | $47,950 | 29.9% | $152,500 |
| East Palatka | 1,494 | $73,718 | 27.2% | $246,600 |
| Welaka | 1,082 | $54,830 | 27.1% | $283,100 |
| Pomona Park | 755 | $43,317 | 32.3% | $159,600 |
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Population Overview
Putnam County is located in Florida with a total population of 75,164. It is the 40th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Putnam County is 45.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Putnam County is $47,934. This is 36% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.4%. This is 86% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $160,300. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Putnam County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Putnam County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Putnam County, Florida?
Putnam County has a population of 75,164, making it the 40th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Putnam County?
The median household income in Putnam County is $47,934 with a poverty rate of 23.4%.
How many cities are in Putnam County, Florida?
Putnam County contains 6 Census-designated places.