Putnam County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Putnam County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13237
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 237
Geography
- Land Area
- 344.68 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 360.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.321060
- Longitude
- -83.371790
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,924
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,751
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,847 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,076 | 4.9% |
| White | 14,833 | 67.7% |
| Black | 4,874 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 346 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,136 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 619 | 3.5% |
| White | 12,600 | 71.0% |
| Black | 4,033 | 22.7% |
| Asian | 369 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 22,855
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,738
- Poverty Rate
- 17.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,975
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,988 | 65.6% |
| Black | 5,029 | 22.0% |
| Asian | 498 | 2.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,168
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,391 | 27.2% |
| Republican | 7,680 | 47.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,097 | 25.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,653 | 47.3% |
| Female | 8,514 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,107 | 68.7% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 2.9% |
| Black | 3,461 | 21.4% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,050
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,570 | 68.2% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 38.9% |
| Black | 1,620 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 52 | 50.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,697 | 61.4% |
| Female | 5,353 | 62.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,065 (24.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,214 (30.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,505
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $276,422
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,199
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.