Putnam County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Putnam County is located in Florida with a total population of 74,235. It is the 40th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

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 $47,256. This is 34% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.9%. This is 89% 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 7.1%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $147,300. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Putnam County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.9%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.2%.