Putnam County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Putnam County is located in Georgia with a total population of 22,524. It is the 82nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Putnam County is 47.4 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Putnam County is $64,163. This is 14% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $222,000. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Putnam County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.