Putnam County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Putnam County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36079
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 230.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 15.92 sq mi
- Total Area
- 246.17 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.427907
- Longitude
- -73.743861
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 93,171
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 74,322
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 76,615 | 82.2% |
| Hispanic | 16,552 | 17.8% |
| White | 70,431 | 75.6% |
| Black | 2,440 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1,802 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 145 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 211 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 63,234 | 85.1% |
| Hispanic | 11,086 | 14.9% |
| White | 58,671 | 78.9% |
| Black | 2,516 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 1,621 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 368 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 112 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 98,107
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $124,277
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,900
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 73,359 | 74.8% |
| Black | 2,960 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 2,263 | 2.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 70,749
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 22,294 | 31.5% |
| Republican | 23,551 | 33.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 19,155 | 27.1% |
| Other | 435 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 34,011 | 48.1% |
| Female | 36,731 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 51,071 | 72.2% |
| Hispanic | 8,307 | 11.7% |
| Black | 386 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1,105 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 41,240
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 31,640 | 62.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,467 | 41.7% |
| Black | 172 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 517 | 46.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 20,056 | 59.0% |
| Female | 21,182 | 57.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 15,274 (21.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 32,498 (45.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 38,450
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $486,773
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,924
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.1%
- Public Transit
- 5.9%
- Work From Home
- 14.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.