Putnam County, IN

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2022 Population

36,942

0.282% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

38.4

1.32% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

8.91%

8.57% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$70,609

8.64% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$175,600

13.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

16,728

0.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Putnam County, IN had a population of 36.9k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $70,609. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Putnam County, IN grew from 36,838 to 36,942, a 0.282% increase and its median household income grew from $64,993 to $70,609, a 8.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.66%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), White (Hispanic) (1.2%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.03%).

None of the households in Putnam County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Putnam County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Putnam County, IN are DePauw University (532 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Putnam County, IN was $175,600, and the homeownership rate was 73.9%.

Most people in Putnam County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Putnam County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Putnam County, IN borders Clay County, IN, Hendricks County, IN, Montgomery County, IN, Morgan County, IN, Owen County, IN, and Parke County, IN.

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Population & Diversity

Putnam County, IN is home to a population of 36.9k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.62% of Putnam County, IN residents were born outside of the country (967 people).

In 2022, there were 34.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.7k people) in Putnam County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 984 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 972 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.5% of Putnam County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Putnam County, IN was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Putnam County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
33.7k ± 57
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
984 ± 179
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
972 ± 185

2.07%

Hispanic Population

764 people

2.07% of the people in Putnam County, IN are hispanic (764 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Putnam County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

2.62%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

967 people

2.68%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

988 people

As of 2022, 2.62% of Putnam County, IN residents (967 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Putnam County, IN was 2.68%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Putnam County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
658 ± 222
Vietnam
505 ± 129
Gulf War (1990s)
502 ± 175

Putnam County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Putnam County, IN employs 16.7k people. The largest industries in Putnam County, IN are Manufacturing (2,871 people), Retail Trade (2,200 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,094 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,667), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,281), and Manufacturing ($58,073).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,980. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.7k

2022 Value

± 958

0.96%

1 Year growth

± 7.98%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Putnam County, IN grew at a rate of 0.96%, from 16.6k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Putnam County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,793 people), Production Occupations (1,788 people), and Management Occupations (1,731 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Putnam County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.7k

2022 Value

± 958

0.96%

1 Year growth

± 7.98%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Putnam County, IN grew at a rate of 0.96%, from 16.6k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Putnam County, IN, are Manufacturing (2,871 people), Retail Trade (2,200 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,094 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Putnam County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Putnam County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,919

Median earning men ± $2,928

$32,196

Median earning women ± $2,214

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,875), Wholesale Trade ($73,594), and Manufacturing ($62,466).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,818), Wholesale Trade ($43,295), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,889).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

81
Construction
70
Other Services (except Public Administration)
39
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$151k
Manufacturing
$75.1k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$48.3k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Putnam County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 74% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.24%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (74%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Putnam County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 74% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Putnam County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Putnam County, IN awarded 532 degrees. The student population of Putnam County, IN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 862 male students and 890 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Putnam County, IN are White (333 and 74.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (53 and 11.8%), Two or More Races (25 and 5.58%), and Black or African American (24 and 5.36%).

The largest universities in Putnam County, IN by number of degrees awarded are DePauw University (532 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Putnam County, IN are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (61 and 11.5%), Computer Science (41 and 7.71%), and Biochemistry (33 and 6.2%).

The median tuition cost in Putnam County, IN for private four year colleges is $54,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Putnam County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,752 (49.2% men and 50.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,752 students enrolled in Putnam County, IN, 49.2% men and 50.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,032 records, of which 51.9% were women and 48.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
61 degrees awarded
Computer Science
41 degrees awarded
Biochemistry
33 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Putnam County, IN was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Putnam County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

DePauw University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

532 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was DePauw University with 532 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 238 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Putnam County, IN, which is 0.81 times less than the 294 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 333 degrees mean that there were 6.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 53 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($54,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,010) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Measure

In 2022, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Putnam County, IN was $175,600 in 2022, which is 0.623 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $154,500 to $175,600, a 13.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Putnam County, IN is 73.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Putnam County, IN have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Putnam County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Putnam County, IN is $70,609. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Putnam County, IN was Census Tract 9560 with a value of $87,694, followed by Census Tract 9566 and Census Tract 9562, with respective values of $69,722 and $68,250.

In 2023, 9.38% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Putnam County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.524%.

Housing

Property

$175,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$13,685

$10,211

Median Property Taxes

±$676

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Putnam County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Putnam County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.9%

Homeownership

2022

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73.9% of the housing units in Putnam County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Putnam County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9560
Census Tract 9566
Census Tract 9562

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Putnam County, IN was Census Tract 9560 with a value of $87,694, followed by Census Tract 9566 and Census Tract 9562, with respective values of $69,722 and $68,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Putnam County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,609

Median Household Income

± $4,404

13.8k

Number of Households

± 858

In 2022, the median household income of the 13.8k households in Putnam County, IN grew to $70,609 from the previous year's value of $64,993.

The following chart displays the households in Putnam County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Putnam County, IN is from Indiana.

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Worked At Home (9.91%)
Carpooled (5.7%)

In 2022, 79.5% of workers in Putnam County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.91%) and those who carpooled to work (5.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Putnam County, IN have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% of the workforce in Putnam County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Putnam County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Putnam County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Putnam County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.38% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Putnam County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.524%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Putnam County, IN (2.87k out of 32.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Putnam County, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 15.1% of the children was living in poverty in Putnam County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.4% of the population of Putnam County, IN has health coverage, with 55.5% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.98% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, IN see 3122 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.287% decrease from the previous year (3131 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2175 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1027 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,122 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Putnam County, IN

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, IN see an average of 3,122 patients per year. This represents a 0.287% decrease from the previous year (3,131 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Putnam County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.63%

Uninsured

55.5%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.98%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Putnam County, IN declined by 17.5% from 5.61% to 4.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Putnam County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44.4 in Putnam County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Putnam County, IN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.6% in Putnam County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Putnam County, IN.