Putnam County, IN

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2019 Population

37,384

0.466% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

37.9

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

11.3%

8.19% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$61,047

8.68% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$128,800

6.18% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

16,558

1.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Putnam County, IN had a population of 37.4k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $61,047. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Putnam County, IN declined from 37,559 to 37,384, a −0.466% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,169 to $61,047, a 8.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%), White (Hispanic) (1.45%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%). 0% of the households in Putnam County, IN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.6% of the residents in Putnam County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Putnam County, IN are DePauw University (550 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Putnam County, IN was $128,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.6%. Most people in Putnam County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 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.

United States Indiana Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN

Diversity

Putnam County, IN is home to a population of 37.4k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.86% of Putnam County, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.07k people).

In 2019, there were 36.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.3k people) in Putnam County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 951 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 926 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
34.3k ± 32
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
951 ± 145
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
926 ± 235

1.93%

Hispanic Population

721 people

1.93% of the people in Putnam County, IN are hispanic (721 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

2.03%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

761 people

As of 2019, 2.86% of Putnam County, IN residents (1.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Putnam County, IN was 2.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 12.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Putnam County, IN was 37.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 24. But people in Putnam County, IN are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Putnam County, IN residents was 38.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,691 ± 7,807 people
India
31,681 ± 4,360 people
China
22,944 ± 3,712 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 102,691 Indiana residents, followed by India with 31,681 and China with 22,944.

Citizenship

97.6%

2019 Citizenship

98.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.6% of Putnam County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Putnam County, IN was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
752 ± 134
Gulf War (1990s)
363 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
328 ± 101

Putnam County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.07 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Indiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Indiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Indiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Putnam County, IN is $61,047. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Putnam County, IN was Census Tract 9564 with a value of $71,471, followed by Census Tract 9566 and Census Tract 9560, with respective values of $68,292 and $67,784.

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,355. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Putnam County, IN employs 16.6k people. The largest industries in Putnam County, IN are Manufacturing (3,156 people), Retail Trade (2,146 people), and Educational Services (2,123 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,646), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,969), and Manufacturing ($52,248).

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,047

2019 value

± $2,177

8.68%

1 Year Growth

± 5.35%

Households in Putnam County, IN have a median annual income of $61,047, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $56,169 in 2018, which represents a 8.68% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Putnam County, IN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$63,420

Average Male Salary in Indiana

± $1,273

$45,355

Average Female Salary in Indiana

± $969

In 2019, full-time male employees in Indiana made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Indiana

Asian
$62,156 ± $7,381
White
$48,583 ± $799
American Indian
$40,367 ± $11,530

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Indiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Indiana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.455

2019 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.454

2018 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2019, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0403% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9564
Census Tract 9566
Census Tract 9560

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Putnam County, IN was Census Tract 9564 with a value of $71,471, followed by Census Tract 9566 and Census Tract 9560, with respective values of $68,292 and $67,784.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Putnam County, IN (3.62k out of 31.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
3,562 ± 411
Two Or More
58 ± 130
Hispanic
26 ± 127

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

16.6k

2019 Value

± 874

1.9%

1 Year growth

± 7.25%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Putnam County, IN grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 16.3k employees to 16.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Putnam County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,955 people), Production Occupations (1,888 people), and Management Occupations (1,741 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Putnam County, IN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Putnam County, IN, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,955 people), Production Occupations (1,888 people), and Management Occupations (1,741 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Putnam County, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.01 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.58 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.55 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Putnam County, IN, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($145,263), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($62,368), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($59,813).

Industries

Employment by Industries

16.6k

2019 Value

± 874

1.9%

1 Year growth

± 7.25%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Putnam County, IN grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 16.3k employees to 16.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Putnam County, IN, are Manufacturing (3,156 people), Retail Trade (2,146 people), and Educational Services (2,123 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Putnam County, IN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,156 people), Retail Trade (2,146 people), and Educational Services (2,123 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Putnam County, IN has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.91 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.55 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.48 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Putnam County, IN, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,646), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,969), and Manufacturing ($52,248).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $78.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($44.4B) and Base metals ($39.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$486B

2020 Value in Indiana

$897B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

84.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $486B. This is expected to increase 84.5% to $897B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$41.4B
Michigan
$40.6B
Ohio
$40B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $41.4B, followed by Michigan with $40.6B and Ohio and $40B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%). The most partisan county was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Indiana.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Putnam County, IN

74% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Indiana

Franklin County, IN
80.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Daviess County, IN
80.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ripley County, IN
78.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Indiana was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Indiana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

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 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 2020, universities in Putnam County, IN awarded 550 degrees. The student population of Putnam County, IN is skewed towards women, with 845 male students and 907 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Putnam County, IN are White (348 and 72.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (55 and 11.5%), Black or African American (30 and 6.28%), and Asian (22 and 4.6%).

The largest universities in Putnam County, IN by number of degrees awarded are DePauw University (550 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Putnam County, IN are General Economics (63 and 11.5%), Speech Communication & Rhetoric (56 and 10.2%), and Computer Science (45 and 8.18%).

The median tuition cost in Putnam County, IN for private four year colleges is $51,736.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
63 degree-majorss awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
56 degree-majorss awarded
Computer Science
45 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Putnam County, IN was General Economics with 63 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

DePauw University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

550 degrees awarded

$51,736

Median Private

In 2020, the Putnam County, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was DePauw University with 550 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

228

Degrees Awarded to Men

322

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 228 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Putnam County, IN, which is 0.708 times less than the 322 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Putnam County, IN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
348 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Putnam County, IN was White students. These 348 degrees mean that there were 6.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 55 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Putnam County, IN was $128,800 in 2019, which is 0.536 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $121,300 to $128,800, a 6.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Putnam County, IN is 71.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Putnam County, IN have an average commute time of 24.8 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.

Housing

Property Value

$128,800

2019 Median

± $7,404

$121,300

2018 Median

± $4,962

In 2019, the median property value in Putnam County, IN grew to to $128,800 from the previous year's value of $121,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Putnam County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Putnam County, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$61,047

Median Household Income

± $2,177

13.5k

Number of Households

± 737

In 2019, the median household income of the 13.5k households in Putnam County, IN grew to $61,047 from the previous year's value of $56,169.

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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Putnam County, IN 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.

Rent vs Own

71.6%

2019 Homeownership

71.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 71.6% of the housing units in Putnam County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Putnam County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Putnam County, IN have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (8.21%)
Walked (4.92%)

In 2019, 81% of workers in Putnam County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.21%) and those who walked to work (4.92%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

94.1% of the population of Putnam County, IN has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 12.3% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, IN see 3148 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.55% increase from the previous year (2900 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2348 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1253 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Switzerland County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.3%). Additionally, Martin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,148 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Putnam County, IN

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, IN see an average of 3,148 patients per year. This represents a 8.55% increase from the previous year (2,900 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Indiana

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.93%

Uninsured

54.3%

Employer Coverage

12.3%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Putnam County, IN declined by 25.7% from 7.98% to 5.93%.

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.