Putnam County, IN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Putnam County was 37,301, a 0.77% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Putnam County's population was 37,016, an increase of 0.92% compared to a population of 36,679 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Putnam County, IN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Putnam County increased by 1,161. In this period, the peak population was 37,903 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 36,140 - -
2001 36,246 106 0.29%
2002 36,286 40 0.11%
2003 36,791 505 1.39%
2004 37,037 246 0.67%
2005 37,189 152 0.41%
2006 37,061 -128 -0.34%
2007 37,359 298 0.8%
2008 37,374 15 0.04%
2009 36,995 -379 -1.01%
2010 37,903 908 2.45%
2011 37,868 -35 -0.09%
2012 37,654 -214 -0.57%
2013 37,508 -146 -0.39%
2014 37,464 -44 -0.12%
2015 37,397 -67 -0.18%
2016 37,151 -246 -0.66%
2017 37,409 258 0.69%
2018 37,494 85 0.23%
2019 37,566 72 0.19%
2020 36,679 -887 -2.36%
2021 37,016 337 0.92%
2022 37,301 285 0.77%
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Putnam County, IN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Putnam County's population increased by 1,763 (4.88%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Putnam County's population decreased by 1,224 (3.23%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Putnam County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Putnam County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 37,301. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Putnam County's population peaked in year 2010 at 37,903.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Putnam County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 36,140.

Putnam County, IN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Putnam County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Putnam County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.15% per year. Overall the population grew 3.21% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Putnam County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Putnam County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.15% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 622. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Putnam County's population grew the most with an increase of 908 (2.45%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Putnam County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 887 (-2.36%).

Things to know

Is Putnam County, IN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Putnam County's population increased by 622 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 337 (0.92%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 285 (0.77%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Putnam County, IN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Putnam County decreased by 207 (0.55%). The population was highest at 37,566 in the year 2019 and lowest at 36,679 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.09%.

References

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Putnam County, IN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Putnam County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Putnam County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Putnam County was 37,301, a 0.77% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Putnam County population was 37,016, an increase of 0.92% compared to a population of 36,679 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Putnam County increased by 1,161. In this period, the peak population was 37,903 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Putnam County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Putnam County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Putnam County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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