Putnam County, MO Demographics

The total population of Putnam County is estimated to be 4,698 with 2,414 males (51.38%) and 2,284 females (48.62%). There are 130 less females than males in Putnam County.
The median household income in Putnam County was $49,896 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 5,439(9.83%) from $55,335 in 2020. This income is 66.88% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Putnam County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of under 25 years old, at $107,416. Overall, the median household income for the county of Putnam County stands at $49,896.
In Putnam County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $33,936 for males and $29,021 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $48,548 for males and $43,912 for females.
In Putnam County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $49,992, while Two or More Races households have a median household income of $22,969.
In 2022, the population of Putnam County was 4,666, a 0.64% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Putnam County's population was 4,696, an increase of 0.13% compared to a population of 4,690 in 2020.
The median age in Putnam County, MO is 46.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.30% were under the age of 15, 13.83% aged 15 to 29, 41.34% aged 30 to 64, 22.12% aged 65 to 84, and 2.42% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Putnam County population: 96.35% are White, 0.28% are Black or African American, 0.30% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 3.08% are multiracial.