Putnam County, IL

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    2024 Population
    5,601
    US Senator
    Dick Durbin
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Duckworth
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    47.4
    0.424% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.09%
    18.7% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $75,590
    2.5% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $172,700
    2.92% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,686
    1.54% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Putnam County, IL 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.

    99.8% of the residents in Putnam County, IL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Putnam County, IL was $172,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%.

    Most people in Putnam County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Putnam County, IL was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Putnam County, IL is home to a population of 5.6k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.8% of Putnam County, IL residents were born outside of the country (101 people).

    In 2024, there were 32.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.96k people) in Putnam County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 153 White (Hispanic) and 128 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.8% of Putnam County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Putnam County, IL was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, IL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.96k ± 67
    2. White (Hispanic)
      153 ± 41
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      128 ± 66
    6.57%
    Hispanic Population
    368 people

    In 2024, there were 32.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.96k people) in Putnam County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 153 White (Hispanic) and 128 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.57% of the people in Putnam County, IL are hispanic (368 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Putnam County, IL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      637,284 ± 19,101 people
    2. India
      166,788 ± 9,961 people
    3. Poland
      117,148 ± 8,364 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.8%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    101 people
    1.59%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    89 people

    As of 2024, 1.8% of Putnam County, IL residents (101 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Putnam County, IL was 1.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      145 ± 49
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      42 ± 26
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      34 ± 29

    Putnam County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    97% of the population of Putnam County, IL has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 19.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Putnam County, IL see 5,566 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (5,566 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2786 patients per year, and mental health providers who see null patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    5,566 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Putnam County, IL

    Primary care physicians in Putnam County, IL see an average of 5,566 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (5,566 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    2.97%
    Uninsured
    52.5%
    Employer Coverage
    10.5%
    Medicaid
    19.6%
    Medicare
    13.2%
    Non-Group
    1.27%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Putnam County, IL declined by 2.94% from 3.06% to 2.97%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.26 in Putnam County, IL.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 34.7% in Putnam County, IL.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.51% in Putnam County, IL.

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    Economy

    The economy of Putnam County, IL employs 2.69k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Putnam County, IL were Manufacturing (395 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (373 people), and Retail Trade (314 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($125,708), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($105,625), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,958).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.69k
    2024 Value
    ± 225
    −1.54%
    1 Year decline
    ± 11.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Putnam County, IL declined at a rate of −1.54%, from 2.73k employees to 2.69k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Putnam County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (365 people), Production Occupations (269 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (227 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Putnam County, IL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.69k
    2024 Value
    ± 225
    −1.54%
    1 Year decline
    ± 11.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Putnam County, IL declined at a rate of −1.54%, from 2.73k employees to 2.69k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Putnam County, IL, are Manufacturing (395 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (373 people), and Retail Trade (314 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Putnam County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Putnam County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $62,768
    Median earning men ± $5,844
    $34,556
    Median earning women ± $3,272

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,583), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($93,952), and Wholesale Trade ($92,933).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,355), Public Administration ($61,429), and Construction ($51,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.47%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% 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 13%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 23
      Construction
    2. 8
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. 7
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $38.4k
      Manufacturing
    2. $16.6k
      Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
    3. $14.1k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Putnam County, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Illinois

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    Dick Durbin
    Senator from Illinois2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Tammy Duckworth
    Senator from Illinois3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Putnam County, IL was $172,700 in 2024, which is 0.519 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $167,800 to $172,700, a 2.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Putnam County, IL is 81.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Putnam County, IL have an average commute time of 28.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Putnam County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 8.26% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Putnam County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.34%.

    Housing

    Property

    $172,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,245
    $2,008
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$175

    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, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    81.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 81.5% of the housing units in Putnam County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $75,590
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,927
    2.47k
    Number of Households
    ± 207

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.47k households in Putnam County, IL declined from $75,590 from the previous year's value of $77,526.

    The following chart displays the households in Putnam County, IL 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Putnam County, IL is from Illinois.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Illinois
    0.474
    2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

    In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (87.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (7.23%)
    3. Carpooled (3.92%)

    In 2024, 87.3% of workers in Putnam County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.23%) and those who carpooled to work (3.92%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    28.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Putnam County, IL have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Putnam County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 8.26% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Putnam County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.34%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    8.09% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Putnam County, IL (451 out of 5.58k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Putnam County, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.7% of the children was living in poverty in Putnam County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 11.6 in Putnam County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 63.2% per 100,000 population.

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