Putnam County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Putnam County Quick Facts

Population 75,164

Median Household Income $47,93490% MOE ±$2,163

Median Home Value $160,30090% MOE ±$5,600

Poverty Rate 23.4%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.4%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 45.0 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 75.3%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.5%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.3%

Cities/Places 6

Population 75,164 40th of 67

Median Income $47,934 36% lower than state

Poverty Rate 23.4%

Unemployment 7.4%

How Putnam County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	73,252	75,164	+2.6%
Median household income	$46,361	$47,934	No clear change (+3.4%)
Median home value¹	$109,656	$160,300	+46.2%
Median gross rent	$896	$906	No clear change (+1.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Putnam

$47,934

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Putnam

$160,300

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.9%

$25K-$50K 26.5%

$50K-$100K 27.7%

$100K+ 19.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.7%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

5.9%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

6.3%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

7.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

47.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.3%

Renter 24.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $906/mo 22.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

21.5%

55-74

29.4%

75+

9.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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.