Putnam County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Putnam County is located in New York with a total population of 97,988. It is the 29th most populous county out of 62 in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Putnam County is 44.2 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Putnam County is $127,405. This is 51% higher than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 62% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $448,000. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 53% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Putnam County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.1%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

43.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%. Notably, 19.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.