Putnam County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Putnam County, Ohio has a population of 34,352, the 70th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $82,785 and the median home value is $191,600. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
Putnam County Quick Facts
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Putnam County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 4,439 | $66,268 | 10.0% | $175,300 |
| Leipsic | 2,024 | $59,286 | 19.8% | $106,100 |
| Columbus Grove | 1,741 | $70,242 | 10.2% | $154,300 |
| Kalida | 1,711 | $84,679 | 1.5% | $206,000 |
| Pandora | 1,606 | $66,830 | 3.0% | $139,000 |
| Continental | 1,387 | $75,375 | 7.8% | $150,400 |
| Glandorf | 1,161 | $98,750 | 4.8% | $224,300 |
| Ottoville | 932 | $75,667 | 3.3% | $231,700 |
| Fort Jennings | 467 | $64,375 | 10.3% | $204,200 |
| Dupont | 314 | $41,522 | 23.3% | $108,100 |
| Gilboa | 225 | $76,250 | 37.6% | $117,700 |
| West Leipsic | 206 | $61,250 | 22.8% | $95,000 |
| Vaughnsville | 166 | $60,208 | 7.8% | $104,000 |
| Cloverdale | 165 | $53,750 | 37.0% | $79,000 |
| Miller City | 141 | $77,813 | 2.1% | $150,000 |
| Belmore | 69 | N/A | 17.4% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Putnam County is located in Ohio with a total population of 34,352. It is the 70th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Putnam County is 40.0 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Putnam County is $82,785. This is 19% higher than the state median of $69,680. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $191,600. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Putnam County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Putnam County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Putnam County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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, Ohio?
Putnam County has a population of 34,352, making it the 70th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Putnam County?
The median household income in Putnam County is $82,785 with a poverty rate of 7.1%.
How many cities are in Putnam County, Ohio?
Putnam County contains 16 Census-designated places.