Putnam, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 51, Putnam's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Putnam is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Dewey County. The total population is 51. It ranks as the 757th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Putnam is 55.0 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 7.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Putnam is $55,833. This is 14% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Putnam, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Putnam has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.7%.

Education

45.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Putnam in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 61% higher than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.4%. Notably, 41.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Putnam, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.