Putnam County Summary

Life in Putnam County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Putnam County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Putnam County:

  • The population in Putnam County is 97,942.

  • The median home value in Putnam County is $493,819.

  • The median income in Putnam County is $120,970.

  • The median rent in Putnam County is $1,691.

  • The unemployment rate in Putnam County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Putnam County is 6.3%.

  • The average high in Putnam County is 65.2° and there are 104.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Putnam County

List Of Cities & Towns in Putnam County

Mahopac, NY Population 8,774

Lake Carmel, NY Population 8,089

Putnam Lake, NY Population 3,826

Brewster Hill, NY Population 2,568

Brewster, NY Population 2,506

Cold Spring, NY Population 1,844

Peach Lake, NY Population 1,349

Nelsonville, NY Population 674

Carmel Hamlet, NY Population 0

Map Of Putnam County

Putnam County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Putnam County is 65.2°.

  • There are 80.07 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 104.6 inches of rain each year with 12.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:41 hours of sun each day in Putnam County.

StatPutnam County
Mean High65.2
Nice Days80.07
Rainfall104.6
Snowfall12.9
Sunny_hours4:41
65.2°
Average High
104.6
Inches of Rain

Putnam County Photos

Walter Brewster House
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Brewster Ny From Metro North
Source: Wikipedia User Hudconja | CC BY-SA 3.0

Putnam County Demographics

Population over time in Putnam County

The current population in Putnam County is 97,942. The population has decreased -0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 97,960 -0.8%
2021 98,714 -0.1%
2020 98,787 -

Gender in Putnam County

  • Putnam County is 49.7% female with 48,662 female residents.

  • Putnam County is 50.3% male with 49,280 male residents.

Female
49.7% (48,662)
Male
50.3% (49,280)
Gender Putnam County NY USA
Female 49.7% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 50.3% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Putnam County

Putnam County is:

  • 74.7% White with 73,125 White residents.

  • 3.0% African American with 2,927 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 81 American Indian residents.

  • 2.2% Asian with 2,150 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 797 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 1,943 Two Or More residents.

  • 17.3% Hispanic with 16,898 Hispanic residents.

White
74.7% (73,125)
African American
3.0% (2,927)
American Indian
0.1% (81)
Asian
2.2% (2,150)
Hawaiian
0.0% (21)
Other
0.8% (797)
Two Or More
2.0% (1,943)
Hispanic
17.3% (16,898)

Table: Putnam County By Race

Race Putnam County NY USA
White 74.7% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 3.0% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.2% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 17.3% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Putnam County, New York

  • 2.1% of households in Putnam County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.6% of households in Putnam County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Putnam County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Putnam County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Putnam County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Putnam County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Putnam County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.9% of households in Putnam County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Putnam County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 22.7% of households in Putnam County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.1% (2,026)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.6% (1,596)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.3% (4,245)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.5% (4,414)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.5% (6,406)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.7% (11,477)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.5% (10,329)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.9% (20,453)
$150,000 to $199,999
15.1% (14,802)
$200,000 or more
22.7% (22,190)
Income Putnam County NY USA
Less than $10,000 2.1% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.6% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.3% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.5% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.5% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.7% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.5% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.9% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.1% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 22.7% 15.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Putnam County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Putnam County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Putnam County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Putnam County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Putnam County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Putnam County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Putnam County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Putnam County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Putnam County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Putnam County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (2,938)
9-12th Grade
4% (3,917)
High School / GED
25% (24,485)
Some College
17% (16,650)
Associate's Degree
8% (7,835)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (23,506)
Master's Degree
15% (14,691)
Professional Degree
2% (1,958)
Doctorate Degree
2% (1,958)
Education Putnam County NY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 6% 6%
High School / GED 25% 25% 26%
Some College 17% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 15% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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